Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x

BEST COMPACT CAMERA!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Before buying this camera, I researched all of the Canon Powershot (ultra compact) cameras on Canon’s website, as well as, reading blogs and reviews elsewhere online. This camera is fantastic for someone who wants to take a great picture ALL of the time with the image stabilization (IS) feature. I would NOT buy any camera without the IS feature. I bought this camera because IT HAS MOVIE WITH SOUND (SOUND IS KEY) as many other models do not have sound. I also wanted a view window (viewfinder) in case the sun was too bright in Arizona to see the images on the nice 2.5″ LCD screen. I haven’t had to use the view finder yet. Now this camera isn’t for zooming and taking far off shots in nature as the zoom isn’t nearly strong enough for that. Things look smaller on the screen (mountains) than to the naked eye. But if you want a great camera for taking pictures of people, pets and with the macro setting (up close such as jewelry to list on ebay) this camera will be your new best friend. It is easy to work and the instructions are actually easy to understand. I am so thrilled with it. THE PICTURES ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! And, with amazon, you have no sales tax … so you will be hard pressed to find a better deal. And, you can choose the various colors vs. just having another silver camera like everyone else. I chose the Brown and love it. God Bless!

8mp perfect point and shoot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
8 mp is plenty for a point and shoot… if i wanna go bigger/faster i gotta save up and get a dslr =) but upon discovering this i think i can hold on to getting a dslr till prices drop even more……

this camera is so amazing left me with a smile…. i found out a better way to use this camera to use available light inside the house… yes indoor lighting……………. i switched the mode to DIGITAL MACRO !!!

for some reason it set up the camera just right without even using flash

and took amazing pictures =) i even used zoom in /zoom out

-iso was in auto

-no flash

-antishake is on

-fine

-M1

-autofocus and that icon that looked like a flower w/ the letter “D”

-u can zoom to 4x

i even took pics of television and the image of tv was captured beautiful

idk if this will apply to all point and shoot camera with macro setting

but this particular model i have – powershot elph sd1100is – does the job great………

if i discover some other successful experiment i wont hesitate to share…

Excellent Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved my Canon SD1100 IS. I had it for over a year and I hardly ever had any issues with it. I definitely got a great camera for the price when I purchased it. I had previously owned a Panasonic camera I had purchased for approximately $200 and it didn’t have anywhere near the features that the SD1100 did. The Panasonic didn’t even have an optical zoom. My only issue with the SD1100 is the poor picture quality in low-light settings without a flash, but, then again, it’s not a professional quality camera. Unfortunately, it was stolen this weekend while I was out on the town with some friends and in looking to replace it, I was flabbergasted that it is selling for almost $400. I bought it for $160 last year! I’m going to upgrade to the SD1200 IS and I’m hoping that it delivers on par with the SD1100.

Never got it
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
It has been a month since I ordered the camera and since it was charged to my credit card, and I have still not received the camera nor gotten any communication as to why, not from the seller and not from Amazon.com after repeated requests.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I researched this camera before I bought it. The pictures are awesome. The only con I would say is it takes a little bit of remembering to change to all the modes. But the pictures are well worth it.

Could not be Happier!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was sold on Nikons until I purchased this Canon. I bought this camera because my old one did not handle low light or faces very well. I could not be happier with this Canon. It is easy to use and takes fantastic pictures – The zoom is top notch and you don’t sacrifice quality. I have taken outdoor pictures including sunsets, sunrises, waterfalls, forests and close up flower shots – everyone is excellent. There is still more to learn with this camera, but I would definitely recommend it.

Amazon, Amazon, reviewers y’all, tell me which CanonSD is the fairest of all?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
First about the SD1100 and later in the review, a comparison between Canon SD series cameras.

The former Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) was the perfect tiny camera that you could slip into your shirt pocket and bring out at a moment’s notice and begin clicking away. No wonder it has been Canon’s top selling model! It was almost perfect except it did not have image stabilization like some other Canon cameras. And now with the SD1100IS Canon has added it’s motion detection technology to this tiny camera which will make your shots less blurry, especially in low light.

Other enhancement over SD1000 is a slightly rounded styling which feels more comfortable in the hand and gives you a better grip. You can also choose from fun colors – Bohemian brown anyone?

I have several Canon cameras and I use them regularly, but once again the SD1100 gets a lot of use as it’s easy to carry in your tighter jean pocket/shirt pocket.

What else is nice about the SD1100 IS?

Basic picture taking:

It takes excellent outdoor shots and has a satisfactory low light performance for its size. The face detection and auto white balance in the frame help expose faces correctly. It has a viewfinder in case the sun is too bright and an anti-reflective 2.5″ screen. You can also use your high capacity SD cards in this baby.

Creative features:

With this camera you can get creative with “My Colors” features. The Color Accent mode where you keep any one color in the picture while the rest is black and white helped frame a blue sky, blue sea and blue jeans in a b/w group shot. Cool! There are options to swap colors and also take b/w or sepia pics. Read the manual and you’ll discover even more fun features.

The Scene modes are tried and tested and help you take the best picture. I love “foliage” which brings out the greens or autumn colors. “Fireworks” freezes the bursts of firecrackers in the sky in perfect spheres. “Aquarium” helped me take wonderful shots of fish, before this mode all I got was my flash reflecting on the glass of the tank. The others modes – indoor, beach, snow, kids/pets have been useful too.

Making videos:

The video mode takes movies in 3 different sizes and it has a time lapse video function. You can set the camera to record at intervals. I used it to capture sun’s ascent from sunrise to mid morning and the video looks fabulous. You can even use the creative colors modes while taking video. The image stabilization helps in the video mode eliminating jerky shots.

The bottom line? This is a great camera – it’s take-along-everywhere tiny, it’s got a ton of creative features and takes great pictures, it also comes in fun colors. It’s the one to get!

EXTRA READING FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL NOT SURE…

If you want the perfect balance between image quality, features, size, layout and last but not the least the price, here is my 2 cents worth. (I own 4 SD cameras and have done some research using all of these for the same picture at the same location.)

Image Quality: Top slot goes to the cameras in the 800/900 series. The image quality of SD1100 is a notch below.

Layout and controls: The controls are better on the 800/900/700 series compared to SD1100 as you have a separate instant replay button which is very useful to switch between shoot and replay mode. I LOVE this feature as it saves me a lot of time while shooting. It’s so much better than the rubber slider on this 1100 model.

Screen size: This camera has a 2.5″ screen with a viewfinder while some other models offer 3 inch screen but are missing the viewfinder. I prefer the larger screen as the extra .5″ makes composing shots much easier. I have NEVER missed the viewfinder yet, even in bright sunlight.

Camera Size: SD1100 is the winner here as it’s the tiniest. The SD750/770/790 are almost as compact but 800s/900s are bigger.

If picture quality is important for you go for the 800/900 series. If smaller size, with nice picture taking capability is important look at the 700 series. If you want the tiniest, convenient camera which takes pretty good shots at a bargain price go for this SD1100.

Note: For some additional thoughts click on the comments.

Best choice for a small digital camera.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Gold)

Canon’s Powershot digital Elph answers all my needs. It is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. It’s 8.0 megapixels are large enough for large prints. And it is one of the few small digital cameras that has a viewfinder, so that you can hold it up to your eye, if you wish, rather than look at the screen. This is good for bright light situations and for saving battery power. Besides, as an old film photographer, that’s the way I like to work. It works well on the automatic setting, but has all the options you could ask for, including movies.

Happy shooter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am not up on all the technical things about photography so I have not made many changes to this, except some I read from other reviewers. I don’t even understand some of the instructions. But I do know what I expect a good picture to look like and this camera has not let me down. The pictures I have taken, small objects, sunsets, lightning, and people have come out great. If I want I can always edit them on the computer. The program they give you to use is so easy. I highly recommend this to even the once in awhile picture takers.

Great camera, great price!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this camera for my husband on the occasion of the birth of our 2nd child. Picture quality is excellent and he has even shot some videos. Easy to use and download to computer. His only complaint is that it is small and easy to misplace! It is amazing how far camera technology has come. My old camera (canon powershot 4 years old) is much bulkier! Canon lenses are always high quality.

excellent little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera to take with me on a trip to the Bahamas primarily because I wanted something very compact that I could slip in my purse or pocket, so that I would always have it with me. This little camera definitely has exceeded my expectations, it takes beautiful shots and is almost as small as my cell phone. Very nice. would highly recommend.

amazing camera and video
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have owned many cannon cameras and this one is the best. Great stability, excellent focus, the best zoom, and finally the ability to take long video segments. Excellent!

Perfect camera for the non-professional
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The PowerShot SD1100IS is the second Canon ELPH that I have owned. The first was a 4MP model from about five years ago. I liked that camera so much, I decided to stick with Canon. I spoke to a Canon representative at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January and he told me to go with the 8MP model rather than spending the extra money for 10MP (as long as you don’t plan to enlarge to more than 11X14). I am completely pleased with this camera. The photos look great (3-4MB each). I also purchased a 4GB SanDisk card, which I would strongly recommend (the camera comes with a 32MB card which will only hold about 10 photos in fine quality). With the larger memory card, you can get up to 30-minutes of good quality video. Also, the battery life is much improved compared to older models. I recommend keeping the instruction manual handy until you learn all the functions (which are many).

Great little camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used this camera for the first time over the last week in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It’s so simple to use and fit in the pocket of my cargo shorts. The battery lasted a long time, though I had a back up ready. I took pictures all day at Universal Studios Hollywood and all night on Hollywood Blvd. The pictures are fantastic! So clear and crisp! The colors are great! I recommend this easy to use camera. I got the blue one.

In my pocket
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket so that I can use it in situations where I would have never planned to shoot. Functions smoothly and quietly with good picture quality. Easy to transfer shots to my computer for e-mail.

Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The quality of the pictures that you can take with this camera is excellent, and has a lot of features. It is easy to carry and to manipulate. I love it!

Excellent compact camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is an upgrade over my trusty SD300, which still works apart from the mode switch getting stuck once in a while. I took literally thousands of pictures with it, and I expect the same functionality and durability with the SD1100IS. This upgrade feels solid and carries over most of the features I enjoyed with the old one, adding image stabilization and–hallelujah–a battery life indicator. And 8 megapixels is enough for a hi-res 300ppi print at 8″x10″. Best of all, it uses the same battery and SD cards as the old one, with the added capability of the SD HC cards. I have also owned a couple of Olympus (good) and a Panasonic (awful), and I can honestly say I’m a Canon man. The SD1100IS is a tremendous value, looks much nicer than the SD1000, and the blue casing is much prettier in person. Excellent quality photos. Highly recommended.

Great camera but…
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera but after just 3 weeks of use the Lens Error, Start Camera message came up. It would not work after that. I love this camera but it’s too expensive to be a disposable!

Canon Powershot SD 1100IS Great Buy!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My 19 year old daughter bought the camera and loved it!

I needed a camera to carry around in my purse so I bought this camera, it takes wonderful pictures. I highly recommend this camera.

Canon PowerShot SC1100IS digital camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My husband and I love this little camera! It takes great pictures, as well as good quality video clips.

It’s small enough to fit in one’s pocket, so you have easy access to it for those ‘wish I had my camera’ moments.

It’s easy to use, and the LCD monitor is a good size.

Canon review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been so pleased with my new camera! It takes wonderful pictures and I love how compact it is! It was a great purchase at a reasonable price.

Nice camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife for Christmas. We havn’t used it a lot yet, but the few times we have, we have been pleased. I bought a Kingston 2GB SD memory card for it and it works very well. I noticed that the memory card was made in Japan. And that’s a plus in regard to quality. Also it was formatted already so that was easy. I set it for Super fine sharpness and can get 550 pictures with it. That is more than enough for general snapshot use.

Chocolate Deliciousness!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I received my SD1100 last week – it only took 3 days with free shipping. Very impressed with Amazon’s shipping during the holidays. All that aside, I am also impressed with this camera! I shopped around and chose the Canon SD1100. It’s so small and compact. Easy to take along everywhere but it’s still packed with all the fun features. I wanted to leave a review on the color alone. I really debated on the brown. Blue would have been my second choice but the chocolate lover won out. It’s a beautiful deep brown color. The photo doesn’t do the color justice. It’s a perfect color of chocolate. I just love it and get LOTS of compliments on it. Highly recommend the Bohemian Brown color!

the best for less
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Without a doubt the best overall camera in its class. I have bought the powershot class cameras since they came on the market. I have upgraded as features are added or MPs significantly increase. To date between my wife and childern we have bought at least 5-6 powershots and never been sorry that we did.The ease of use and quality of construction coupled with a sofisicated menu of options makes purchase of this camera a very wise investment. At less than $150.00 it is truly a best buy.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great still and video quality in this small camera. Liked it enough to purchase a second one so both of us good have one.

perfect ultra compact model
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown)

I own and am a huge fan of the Canon Digital Rebel SLR and think that it takes great pictures. Unfortunately, there are times when a larger camera with all of it’s accessories and lenses can be prohibitive. In preparation for an upcomming event where I would be a participant as well as spectator, I realized that I would be unable to carry around my Rebel.

So, I spent several days reading different reviews before deciding on the Canon PowerShot SD 1100. I must stress that the fact that I already owned a Canon played no part in my decision. I did not settle on the SD 1100 out of brand loyalty. I must have read more than 30 or 40 different “professional” reviews of various cameras before picking this one.

I have only had this camera for a couple of days, and haven’t yet used it at the event for which it was purchased, but I must say that I am extremely pleased with this camera. The most common negative comment in reviews of this camera is that it does not offer a wide variety of manual settings. I have to agree that if you are looking for a camera to launch your career as a professional photographer, this may not be the best choice for you.

The camera is ultra compact without feeling cheap. It is well designed, well made, full featured, takes great photos under a variety of conditions and exceeds all of my expectations for a more “portable” alternative to my full sized SLR. I cannot think of a single negative thing to say about this camera and I cannot imagine why somebody wouldn’t be extremely happy with this purchase.

I also recommend buying the case advertised as an accessory for this model as it has a belt loop that allows you to carry it safely and securely on your belt instead of in your pocket.

Love It Loads
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We purchased this camera just before a special vacation and it worked beautifully. Easy instructions and easy to use. The microphone works really well so be careful of the wind and zooming in/out when using the video option. The microphone picks up the zooming in/out sounds and the video is actually better when not zoomed in anyway. The quality of the pictures and videos are very nice. We are very happy with this camera.

Great camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is great. Not super glitzy and isn’t gonna take the pictures you see in magazines, but for the price, this thing takes pictures just as well as some of my friend’s cameras, which they paid twice the price. Thumbs up!

Everything I wanted
Rating:5 out of 5 stars

A great little camera. Have used it in a number of settings, and a number of conditions, and it works very well for everything I could want.

I’ve found that by upping the granularity to superfine, and by increasing the color spectrum to vivid, I’m able to get extremely useful shots. This drops the amount of pictures I can have from around 4000 to about 1300.

I would recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a simple camera for everyday use. It has some advanced features which are really cool, but the overall ease of use with this item is the reason I bought it.

Worth noting – the camera appears to be very durable, as it’s survived two falls and one rainstorm (covered).

Haven’t been disappointed yet!

good gift choice for kids or grandparents
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
the order arrived pretty quick. The camera works fine as it should be.

One thing I don’t like about this camera is the design of the ‘mode switch’ button (switch from photo shot, video and review). It is loose and looks really cheap. We haven’t explored all its functions yet and will give more detailed review later.

great value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera,I shopped around.The best price is here on Amazon. I discovered the video switch too. My neices were having a blast making there own vidoes. I showed them how easy it was to review and download onto a computer. I again am the cool Aunt.

great pictures but after a while, i got the dreaded “Lens error, restart” problem.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera because it was highly rated. It took great pictures and I took very good care of it. But, after some time, I started getting the “Lens error, restart camera” issue. This is a major problem. Just search on the internet about it and you will see many complaints. I had to take it to Canon service in Irvine, CA and waited almost two hours in line before a customer service rep helped me. There were many people in line for various camera issues for Powershots and Digital SLRs. I wouldn’t recommend Canon.

The lesson that I learned was, when researching a product before buying, search for the problems of the product in addition to looking at user ratings.

Great camera for the money!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Ordered this camera to replace a model just above this one. I needed it quick and the difference in price is what sold me. It had the same features as my other camera except for a smaller viewing area. I was able to order this camera and pay for expedited shipping and still saved over $50.00 on the cost of the other camera. This camera is easy to use and has a lot of fun neat features. Highly recommended!

Great camera – perfect size!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have always purchased Canons, and as usual, I am very happy with this product. I’ve had it for about a month now, and it’s been great. The picture quality is pretty clear for a compact camera. I had previously purchased the Canon Powershot SX110IS which had a better picture quality, but was much too bulky for my taste. I would recommend this as an everyday camera, but those looking for top pic quality may want to spring for a larger camera with better zoom.

Long shot-to-shot time; fill flash feature hard to find
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is a solid little camera that can provide excellent image quality under the right conditions. But it has two glaring deficiencies:

1. No fill flash option in auto mode. (There is a fill flash option in manual mode, but it’s not easy for the casual user to find.) There’s red-eye reduction, of course, and you can turn the flash off completely or let the camera decide when to fire it. But with the camera in auto mode, you can’t tell it to fire the flash on every shot, regardless of what its sensor thinks. Major bummer when you want to photograph a backlit subject.

2. Shot-to-shot time is agonizingly slow, and focus time isn’t especially speedy, either. This is a problem when, for example, you want to catch quick snaps of the animals you see on Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safaris. Ask me how I know.

I’m sure this is a fine camera for people who want to photograph landscapes, still lifes, and posed portraits. For candid shots of subjects in motion, it’s not so great.

O.K.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Digital camera are not going to be very good unless you pay hundred of dollars. I have had mine for less than a year and am ready to trade it in. The picture quality is not perfect. The settings never seem to go with the room. After editing the pictures on Piacaso they turn out quite well. Not the most durable and mine has been through a lot. Good ,but slightly overpriced. Honestly there someone tell me if there is a camera better than this one, they all suck!

Excellent for college students
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have two kids in college. Bought my daughter a Pink one. My son was so impressed by it that he also received a Silver one for Christmas. We took a short road trip to Enchanted Rock, TX, and they both put their cameras to the test. Everyone was impressed when they saw the pictures and the videos we made.

Nice Canon quality, with a few flaws
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Just got this camera as a supplement for my other Canon, which is too big to just throw in my pocket like this can be. I am very happy with the size, weight, and images so far.I would say it is the same size and weight as a deck of cards, I might try a card case as my camera case! The materials of this camera are very nice, with only a few problems for me right now. The entire case is made of metal, except the battery cover and cable port cover. I think the battery cover should have been made of metal also for durability, and it is a bit weak in holding it shut; seems like it will be easy to open it accidentally, but the battery is held inside with a notch, so its just annoying for now. And on the front, it would have been nice if the silver rings that make up the lens assembly were a matte finish instead of glossy to match the rest of the camera. Flash works good, 2-3 sec btwn shots, and 1 sec startup time, so fast!

Otherwise, I look forward to using this little toy for some great snapshots. Will update in the future.

-Update 6/09

Just got back from a week vacation where I used this camera exclusively for snapshots and some movie taking. It worked very well, with the battery never needing to be charged over the whole trip. I was probably snapping about 20 shots a day and a minute or so of hd movie. The size is excellent, just tossed it in my jeans jeans pocket and go, very convenient and portable. There were only a couple of small issues: at high ISO (night/dark shots) there was noticable noise in the shots, but not too bad. And I only have a 2GB card, so with the hd movies, I did start to worry about space, but ended up only filling it about 2/3. Something else I discovered while unloading pics to my computer is that once you take them off the camera, you can’t transfer them back into the camera. I have winxp, so maybe its something with the program, but I didn’t know that before. So in all, worked great and still highly recommended.

Does more than advertided
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Can do almost everything you can imagine.

It has elaborate menus and settings.

Good video performance. Exellent time lapse video.

I prefer a wider angle lens and more control over aperture and speed.

Great Camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just purchased this camera as a replacement for an older HP camera we have. I have to say that I love this camera! We read about the great reviews for it on Amazon and it was also ranked very well by Consumer Reports.

The camera takes great photos at night. We were in NYC over the weekend and I am so impressed with the crispness of our photos. Both the daytime and the nightime photos look great.

We are only amateurs photographers. I like that this camera is very small and can fit in your pocket. It’s not much bigger than our cell phone.

We made a great decision. It is the best camera we have owned.

Canon Pocket Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a pretty nice little camera. It is great to carry around in your pocket. Which is the reason I bought it. The picture quality is good too.

Great camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a really great compact camera. It takes great shots and fits nicely in you back pocket. You really need a case to keep it safe though.

Great camera for a $160. Easy to use and excellent picture.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had Nokon cool pix 8.0 mp and now I have replace with this Canon one. This is reallt cool product for a $160…great camera and good picture.

Pleased!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just bought this product for my husband’s birthday. He’s been wanting a pocket sized snapshot, and told me he was perfectly satisfied with this Powershot! He is impressed with some of the features on this camera as well as loving the size and color! I highly recommend this seller and all products listed under the seller’s name. We had no problem ordering or receiving this product and will most likely do business with again in the future!

Great Camera and Printer & Awesome Color!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love the Canon camera and printer. Amazon shipped extremely quickly and perfectly packaged. The camera is the cutest color and the printer matches exactly. Nice addition to my home office. The camera works great and the manual is extensive with lots of information. Easy to use with lots of features. Canon makes the best cameras in my opinion. Enjoy!

Does the job!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My SD450 gave up the ghost after being carried on my hip 24/7 for several years and I replaced it with this one. Very nearly the same camera with more features and for less money. Since most of my work ends up on the computer or on line rather than on paper, I question my sanity for spending thousands on DSLR’s. This little guy produces outstanding image quality and is very easy to use and carry. The Amazon transaction was flawless, as usual. Great price on a product that was exactly as represented and arrived well before the estimated delivery date. Kudos to Amazon and Canon!

Fantastic — just as promised!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Digital camera was in excellent condition, as promised. Even came with all the manuals and extra goodies, which was MORE than promised. Thanks! A++++

SD1100
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful SMALL camera. I set it on Auto and click away and every pic has turned out very clear. Software installation went off without a hitch and camera transfers pics over in an instant. Display is nice and bright. Battery seems to keep the camera running for forever. Still has viewfinder that’s being dropped off of a lot of other cameras. I bought the gray case for the SD1000 that Amazon sells and it fits the SD1100 perfectly. A little snug at first and then stretches out. Really need the case to protect the camera if you throw it in a pack with cellphones etc. Bought 2GD memory card and it seems to hold a whole day the way I shoot but if I had it to do over I’d probably get 4GB. All in all this camera surpassed my expectations.

Love this camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera! Great pictures each and every time. Nice and light- easy to use.

Great Camera for Price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve used it in California, Santa Fe, and Colorado so far, and it works great. Nice and compact with a lot of fun features. I would recommend this one to anyone.

Excellent versatile pocket sized camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this brown colored compact pocket sized camera to replace an older S300. I delighted in the compact size. It is truly a pocket sized gem. I used it extensively for quick shots. Extremely convenient but still capable of decent photos and good resolution. The image stabilization feature adds so much usefullness in a light small camera that for most email shots, I grab my SD1100 instead of my Nikon D3. Macro shots at max resolution can be cropped to yield very good images. I left it in the console of my car one day and also left the garage door up 6″ or so to vent heat – and forgot to close it at night. The next morning, I found a thief (prob a young person) had crawled under the door and ransacked my car, stole my SD1100 and an iphone FM transmitter. I ordered a replacement SD1200 from Amazon. I’ll just have to live with Grey color instead of the Brown I have grown so fond of.

I shot a video of an intense hailstorm and noticed that the zoom in movie mode degrades the image to the point of uselessness. The sound recording is very good for a camera smaller than a pack of cards. I would have bought another SD1100 but they are $100 more than the SD1200, so I ordered the SD1200.

So easy to use
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my little Canon. It took minutes to start taking beutiful pictures. I would recommend it to everyone. The price was a huge savings from the stores.

Perfect for me.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been using a Powershot I2 IS for the last 3 years. Very good camera with a fantastic 12X Zoom. However, I wanted a camera to carry in my pocket. So many times I just didn’t feel like dragging a large camera with me to various parties or events. This camera fills the bill. I carry it everywhere.

The pictures it produces are stunning. The 8MP 3X zoom produces a picture that you can crop to the point that you get almost the same picture as you would have with the 5MP 12X zoom lense (my opinion). The movie feature is wonderful too, even better than the I2 IS.

The camera feels great in your hand with a solid, quality feeling. If you have used Canon cameras before the menus are very intuitive. I would not have purchased this camera (or any camera for that matter) if it did not have the Image Stabilization feature. This is especially a must as you get older.

By the way there is an advantage to the Brown color: If you have to use the optical view finder outside, the camera itself produces minimum glare for you eye to see more clearly through the small opening. The color also makes the LCD playback pop. And as a bonus, it really gives the camera a luxury look, you have to see it in person to appreciate the color.

I recently took it to a monthly card party and everyone went wild over it. So much so that one person sat right down at the computer and ordered one! If you want a sub-compact, pocketable camera that takes great pictures, I highly recommend the Canon SD1100IS.

Great little package
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great little performer. Very small. Easily fits into pockets. Image stabilization is great. Recording video is very smooth. Battery life is very good and it’s very easy to get in and out of the camera. I like the color accent feature although I’ve rarely used it. Scrathes easily, though. And flash doesn’t work as good as I hoped in very dark settings. Notes…For some reason, the blue camera is about 20% cheaper than the other colors. Get at least a 4Gb SD card for it; especially if you plan on recording video. I found several for only $10 at Amazon. The software that comes with it isn’t very good; especially if you’re trying to transfer video — I keep getting errors. I now just use Windows Explorer to drag the files into my destination folder.

Worth every penny!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is amazing! It’s economical, takes gorgeous photos even while moving in a car, has great zoom capability and macro ability, and the movie quality will knock your socks off. Ignore those who nitpic in their evaluations. Unless you’re an 800 lb. gorilla who’s hard on your toys, this camera is solid. You don’t need to worry about a thing. This camera is literally a dream come true. Order a 2GB memory card, and a couple extra Canon NB-4L Equivalent Digital Camera Battery @ [...] each and you are good to go. I just returned from vacation with 503 photos that are incredible. Just remember, rarely use flash indoors. My indoor photos of the cavernous Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are amazing with no flash, as are detailed photos of the art. Some outdoor photos that didn’t look like they would be good on the display turned out wonderful once I saw them on my pc. I even took terrific photos of storm clouds at night. This camera will make even a novice confident & adventurous. I recommend Beach Cameras as the source provider. The transition from my old PowerShot S230 was a cinch. I met once with an experienced user who helped show me a few tricks. Now that I’ve got those down I’ll meet with her again to learn additional tricks. It’s all in the user manuel, I just prefer show & tell. Once you have it, you won’t leave home without it.

So good, my head exploded
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
(NOTE: I’ve had the camera for two days.)

This camera is nothing short of amazing. First, the size. It literally fits in your hand! The size means the camera can slip into a shirt pocket and go ANYWHERE. I wear an orange safety vest at work and this camera fits neatly into a pocket. In the two days I’ve had this camera, I’ve taken almost 150 pictures! Entirely due to the size of the camera. It goes everywhere with me now.

Features? How did Canon pack so much into such a tiny package? The controls are intuitive and easy to use. Most people won’t crack the manual until they start taking more advanced shots. For the rookie (read: me), this camera is a true point-and-shoot. The optical image stabilization is wonderful and works like a champ. The 8MP pictures look HUGE. There are two different zoom modes on this camera. A 3x regular zoom plus another 6-7x optical.

The battery for this camera charged in less than 90mins. Camera came with a 32MB SD card which goes very fast at 8MP. Still, the fact that Canon included one at all speaks volumes about the company. Lots of accessories are available too.

There are a bunch of more advanced features that I can’t speak about. Different shooting modes, ISO settings, and other neat things. There is even a movie mode!

Images look great to this untrained eye. Your mileage will vary.

Highly recommend for people who just want to take lots and lots of pictures!

Pocket camera for travel
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The SD1100IS is, for me, a backup travel camera. I have another much larger digital camera that serves for taking studio shots (art work) and telephoto details in scenery. That said, I find the SD1100IS just excellent. Get a decent neck strap so you can slip the 1100 into your T-shirt pocket (guys here) and you are all set. The little camera is very adaptable–recent night shots of Philadelphia came out nicely. The macro setting works well too–flower details can be recorded with ease.

Excellent buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It is an excellent product, I’m happy with the price and happy with the way it works

Versatile Small Form Factor Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great camera. Small size makes sure you take it with you to actually capture moments. Have had numerous digital and SLR cameras in the past and found no matter how great the camera was, if it was too large or a hassle to carry I would often leave it home and miss moments and great shots. This solves that and is really easy to use. Great for hiking/take anywhere camera. Small size may be a little hard for larger hands. I have large hands and can maneuver it pretty well but have to focus more on what I’m pressing. Definetly worth the trade-off for the size. Pictures are fantastic, definetly excels at Macro shots. Amazing quality and ability to capture detail up close. General and landscape/scenic photos it does OK. Pictures of people it does great. If you are on the fence buy this camera! It’s worth it and Amazon by far has the best price.

Fantastic!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m thrilled to be using a Canon point-and-shoot again. The settings are easy to access and utilize and the quality of the photos is fantastic. I was able to pick the camera up and use all of the functions without referencing the manual; everything is laid out very user-friendly. The quality of the photos is great, the size of the camera is great, the price is great…I’d recommend this point-and-shoot to anyone!

Astonishing
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wanted to buy a camera for my graduation event. One of my friend recommended me Cannon. I was really amazed by its picture quality. And top of all, it has automatic noise-reducing feature. I would definitely recommend this product.

Cannon Powershot SD1100IS 8 mp digital camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a terrific entry-level camera. It takes excellent pictures and has many convenient features. It’s a great camera to take on trips etc and is small and light and quite easy to use. The pics taken with the digital zoom are a bit grainy so I don’t take pictures with the digital zoom. The 3X optical zoom is a little weak but common for this category. For the price it is definitely a bargain and I would recommend it.

Super camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Takes great pictures, is easy to use and haven’t had any problems with it.

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Excellent take anywhere camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A lot has already been written about this camera. It has met my expectations for a pocket snapshot and video camera…clear pictures and video while always being just the right size to fit into my small purse or my pocket. There are better cameras that are larger, but they would get left at home due to their inconvenience.

Best bang for the buck!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love it! Love it! Love it! Oh yeah… did I mention that I love this camera?

Lovin’ my Canon
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great quality photos, flexibility in various shooting situations, perfect for traveling — as heavy as an empty wallet — and easy as pie to download on to my laptop.

overexposes, a bit slow, and background audio too loud, otherwise nice
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
There are three annoying problems that I can see so far, otherwise the camera seems nice. The first problem is that in auto, the camera tends to overexpose so that whites are badly lacking detail. The second is that the background audio in movie mode is loud, so that if you’re taking a silent movie, even a very mild wind sounds like your movie was taken during a hurricane. The third is that the recovery time is a bit slow so that the time lag before you can zoom the lens or take the next picture is noticeable. There may be a way to compensate for these faults, but I haven’t found them yet. On the other hand, the size is nice, build quality seems nice, pictures are generally excellent in both sharpness and color.

Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Selected cheapest shipping method, and it arrived the next day! excelent service and the camera is a replacement for my previous SD 1000, which I also loved. Camera doesn’t wash people out and takes excelent pictures for a point & shoot.

Nice looking camera.. but short on usability
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Good looking, compact and affordable. But compared to my previous (4 yrs old) powershot, think its regressed a bit on usability.

Firstly for a camera of this size the click button is positioned a little too far away from the edge, I’ve got to stretch my finger to get it – not very ergonomic. Secondly the menu is unintuitive, for example I keep forgetting where the menu option to change the scene mode is located. Had to check the manual quite a number of times to figure out where things are. These were much more intuitive with my previous powershot. I hardly had to refer its manual for anything, even considering the fact that it had less features to contend with.

Having said all that I don’t regret buying it… its light, fits in my pocket and the image quality is great! Just hope Canon would improve on those minor niggles.

Nice camera – Annoying Flash
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my trip to India. I spend a lot of time doing research in rural villages, so I needed something robust enough to handle multiple lighting conditions, something rugged enough to handle the heat and humidity, and something small enough so I can take photos without attracting people’s attention. So far it has held up well.

When there is good ambient light, the pictures come out crisp and clear. However, it tends to get grainy and washed-out in lower light. The start-up time is great, taking me just about a second between removing it from my pocket to actually taking a photo.

I got an 8gb Kingston (class 6) memory card, and the Digipower BP-CN4L Replacement battery to use as a backup. The camera is very intuitive to use, and I like the color-swap manipulation and time-lapse video features.

What I particularly DISLIKE is the flash. The default is for it to always switch to ‘Auto’ whenever the camera is turned on. In my work, the flash attracts too much attention, and so I constantly have to manually switch it off every time I turn the camera on, which could be up to 80+ times a day. Very annoying. Another con is the flimsyness of the battery/memory cover. Even a vague attempt to make it seem sealed from moisture would go a long way.

If these are not deal-breakers for you, then I’d say go for it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first Canon Camera and I am very happy with it. The camera takes quick clear photos. My wife keeps it in her purse and loves it because it is so small and light.

Canon SD1100 excellent camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The SD1100 is an excellent camera for everyday use. High quality pictures are easily obtained with image stabilization. Flash is also sufficient, but not great. The optical viewfinder is not very useful, but when exterior light makes the LCD impossible to see, the viewfinder will do.

Lots of features in a small package
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I did extensive research prior to selecting the PowerShot SD1100IS. My other choices were the new Nikon Coolpix and the Canon 850. My prior camera was a Pentax Optio S. While I own a Nikon SD80 it is large and less likely to be used than the smaller Canon. I wanted a viewfinder and optical image stabilization with face recognition. The new Canon has both. My complaints center around the grainy image on the display prior to taking a picture and the inability to quickly deactivate the flash for taking photos of a distant subject (like a graduation). Otherwise, the Canon packs a lot of features into a small package at a very reasonable price.

Canon cameras FAIL – waste of money!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I like the image quality but have had 2 Canons fail within months of purchase. Canon is making too many lemons. BEWARE! Google “Canon Powershot lens error” to see the problems you may encounter buying a Canon.

Love it!!!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera after losing my kodak digital…I love it! Took it on my vacation and all the pictures turned great, better then my kodak! I have owned 2 kodak digital camera’s so it took me a little while to get used to this one but I couldn’t be happier…takes great pictures, easy to use and small enought to bring anywhere. If you are thinking of buying this camera, buy it!

Great camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Canon makes great cameras. This is our third one, and it is very user friendly. no complaints

Great camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is exactly what I was looking for! It is small enough for me to stick into my pocket and carry around everywhere, and it takes great pictures!

Cannon Cam
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What can I say…cannon is one of the best cameras I have ever owned…and I have own a lot of cammeras…this is a nice point and shoot camera…I travel the world with the Navy and I’m always taking pictures…I had a Nikon…I liked it to…but this camera takes pictures a million times better and I don’t have to worry about the picture getting blured because I move or the person I’m taking a picture moves…This cam is not a lot of money so If your looking for something to just carry around and take random pictures with a good quality then this is your camera…

canon sd1100is
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
love everything about this camera. what would make it better is if they made it slimmer.

Canon 1100IS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Camera has so far performed very well. Only complaint I have is it is a bit to expensive and the quality is not so great.

Finally found the best camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will put it this way – the best of the best. I used to have few cameras and all of them left us totally unsatisfied, but this one is something. We heavily are using this camera for the last 10 months – our son was born and we made more than 4000 pictures by now. Considering the fact that we were making pictures and videos of a small baby and of a baby-on-a-move the percentage of good pictures and videos is nearly 95%. Very impressive. I would recommend EVERYONE. Very good purchase – all-in-one!

Great Service
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fast response time, shipped quickly and packaged well. Item was in excellent condition, as advertised.

Love this camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Takes great pictures and great video!! I never leave home without it : ).

great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is really a good camera – small and taking very good pictures (8 MPix is enough). It is great for amateurs – many settings (indoor, night, portrait etc.), good image stabilizer.

Great camera but…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Got it for my wife and she love the color (of course) and how compact it is.

However, when zoom out all the way @ f2.8, all the four corners are dark, and quite apparent, unless the scence is very well lit, you need to zoom in abit like 1-2 f-stop @ ~f3.1-3.5 to actually not have that happens!

We used to have the SD500 and loved that until that got stolen/lost.

Good camera with good price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very light but powerful.

The anti-shaking feature is pretty good. It can take a pretty clear picture of a moving car. I like it.

The battery is also good.

Overall a great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought the Cannon SD1100 IS about a month ago and I am happy with my purchase so far. I am not even going to pretend to be a camera aficionado but I am a casual photographer that enjoys simple, easy to use cameras that take great pictures. The SD1100 is everything that I was looking for in a compact digital camera.

Compared to my previous digital camera (a Kodak CX7530), the Cannon is far superior. The images are crystal clear and the included software is much more intuitive and easy to use compared to Kodak’s Easy Share software. The included IS feature is nice if you have shaky hands when trying to take pictures. I also invested in a second battery which has come in handy on vacation when it’s not always easy to find time to charge a single battery.

I only have a few minor complaints about the camera so far. First, the 32MB memory card included is a joke. No store even sells memory cards this small any more so investing in at least a 1GB card is a must. Secondly, the camera does have rather flimsy plastic doors for the battery/memory card and the AV outputs. The cover for the AV outputs is also a little awkward as it doesn’t open fully. The only other thing I noticed about the camera was the LCD screen sometimes displays a solid vertical line or two when taking pictures at night. I noticed this when I was at a night baseball game so I don’t know if there is a different setting that I should have used to negate some of the brightness of the stadium lights.

GREAT FEATURE PACKED CAMERA
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This camera shoots excellent pics. I can even do professional jobs with it (once the lighting is right). I love the screen auto-rotation feature so you can see portrait style pics in full screen. I also like that it comes with a rechargeable battery because AA batteries don’t have a large capacity and don’t last as long. If you are afraid of your battery power running out on you, simply purchase a replacement battery and have it charged for back up. This camera is a MUST HAVE for the ordinary photo lover.

Better than I thought!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been a loyal Fujifilm camera owner for as long as I can remember. I have always loved their cameras and the ease of use. When searching for a new camera this spring, my friend insisted I branch out to a new brand. As difficult as it was (I hate change!) I purchased this camera. I LOVE IT!!! For the same price range, this camera trumps the other camera I was looking at. Tons more features! At first these features intimidated me, but Canon makes it easy! The menus use lots of pictures and simple words. So the photographer dummy I am doesnt get confused. I want to point…and shoot…then print. I am not taking fancy pictures or looking to make poster prints. I have 4 kids, and just want to capture the moments. This camera is great! But even if you ARE an expert, this camera has enough features to keep you satisfied.

The BEST feature is how QUICKLY it turns out! Almost instant! Within a blink of an eye the camera is on and ready to take pics. Just as quick between pics too!! My old camera must have had a 5 second delay at least!

And the zoom!!! The zoom is amazing! Crystal Clear pictures at full zoom…no joke!!! My old camera got grainy once I hit the digital zoom level. It looks blurry on screen, but once you load it to your computer you see that its crystal clear sharp and crisp! As if you were right next to the object. I couldnt believe it!!

The camera is very small too! Fits in my back jeans pocket so i can carry it everywhere! Its less bulky than my cell phone! Weighs about the same as my cell phone too, even with the battery in.

Great camera! I am glad my friend talked me into this one! Amazon offered the best price around (By $30!) so I got a great deal. I am very pleased!

The next test is to see if it will stand the test of time. My FujiFilm cameras all lasted a long time and took a beating! (One still works and is now my daughters camera) I hope Canon is just as sturdy. Like I said, with 4 kids… things get dropped!

Highly recommended camera! No surprise why Canons are rated the #1 consumer camera around!

perfect inexpensive digital camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera for my wife for Christmas. She wanted a small camera that was simple to operate and she could carry in her purse. I won’t belabor the details about the camera itself — there are other reviews already posted that summarize all of its features. My wife loves the camera because it is pink, small, compact, and simple for her to use. I tend to be far more critical about my cameras and other electronic purchases. Despite that, I find the Canon Powershot SD1100is takes very good photos with amazingly accurate color. In fact, it was all I could do to keep from playing with it before I gave it to my wife for Christmas. The camera is simple and fun to use.

This camera focuses well even in low light conditions. The automatic flash seems to assist with focusing in these situations. The 3X optical zoom is adequate for most closeups. Anyone needing a more powerful zoom should really be looking at SLR digital cameras. The 8 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for viewing on a computer screen and should also make fine standard sized print photos. I’m not sure most people would use this camera to make 8×10 prints, but I believe it would still perform adequately for this. Battery life is very good. I charged the battery a few weeks before Christmas, and my wife has already taken numerous photos without needing to recharge the battery.

I purchased a 4 GB SDHC memory card for about $10 (also available from Amazon) and an additional rechargeable battery for about $8 (including S&H). Canon’s (optional) pink custom camera case (which I purchased from Amazon for about $15) makes for a perfect digital camera outfit. My wife loves the pink case — it fits the camera perfectly, fits neatly in her purse, and seems rigid enough to protect the camera well. There is really not room for additional items like the charger, USB cord, and spare memory, so if you need to carry additional things beside the camera you will be better off looking for a larger case. The camera comes with a USB cord to download photos to your computer, but I find using a separate memory card reader (there are many available for purchase for very little money) makes this simple and easy with no drain on the camera battery.

If you are looking for a stylish, basic digital camera that will take very good photos for not very much money the Canon Powershot SD1100is is well worth a look. It is available in several different colors. Frankly, I am strongly thinking about buying one for myself.

Canon
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I’m very disappointed in this camera. it was purchased a month ago. I took no more than 10 pictures and the camera says that the memory is full. I fully expected to be able to take more than 10 pictures with this camera.

Great updated version of old favorite
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We had one of the early Canon Elph cameras and it was a great work horse but only 3 megapixels. We needed to update and this one is even easier to use and smaller. Only drawback is you have to keep your fingers away from the controls on the back of the camera or you’ll unintentionally make changes. Product came with a defective memory card which delayed us using it. We called customer service. They advised us to buy a new one at Radio Shack. If it worked, return the old one for a replacement. We did, but it was a small extra expense.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera

This is my second Canon camera, it’s so easy to use. The best thing is I can snap a photo while my husband is driving with the built in image stabilization. I can also catch my Corgi in many cute poses without a blurr. It’s lightweight and takes a very clear picture. No batteries to deal with is another plus.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera .

Canon Powershot sd1100
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
A great little camera; truly pocket sized. The controls are intuitive and the camera takes really good photos.

not what I expected
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I expected more of this product because of all perfect reviews. There is no manual focus, only lock focus function. Somethimes lock focus help, but sometimes you just need to set it by your experience. Now I’m more then sure that my old Canon A70 makes better images than this one.

Great little digital camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to replace my other canon digital camera that was only a year old, but I broke it on a vacation. This one is even better than the last one. I love it.

Small and powerful images comparable to my Canon SLR
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife, we already owned a canon digital SLR but needed something that we could just leave in her handbag. First of all this camera is small and very light and fits very nice in her bag, the image quality is very close to my SLR

This camera is not for a advanced photographer its options are all dumbed down to basic settings such as “night shot” “snow” ” fireworks” there is not a option for manual adjustment of the f stop but the camera does a awesome job if you are using the correct setting for the photo.

The only down side to this camera is that the focus light is rather bright, when we take a close-up of my daughter it causes her to squint in some photos.

Fun little camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am definitely an amateur, not as savvy a user as it sounds like a lot of the other reviewers are. But, from the other extreme of “photographer-smartness”, this is a great little camera to use. It’s easy, yet has a lot of functionality, which the user guide manages to clearly explain. I needed something very small, which it is, that takes awesome pictures, which it does. Battery life seems very good, so far. My husband likes the manly brown color, too.

Very Nice Camera/Printer easy to use
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was excited to receive the camera and printer in a bundle package. What was a little upsetting was when I looked to find the ink replacement on the printer, it could only be purchased on line. I went to three major stores that carry ink and they all said that the printer was too new and they did not carry the ink replacement. I ordered two on line and now I am ready to go. The camera is sleek (read directions first) and I like the way the pictures have come out! Thanks-

Very Nice!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
So far, so good with this camera. I love the size and ease of carrying it around. The photos are really good quality and the instructions easy to read. The only thing I could complain about would be the viewing screen is easily smeared. Hard to keep clean.

I love my new camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is great. Long battery life.Easy to use. Small and Compact. Tons of different features and colors. Sleek and Sexy. What more do you want?

Excellent!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As you you see from those observations from the person who bought it of this Canon PowerShot 1100IS (also named IXUS 80IS), most have good evaluation of it. Well, it is awesome.

Great Little Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was just looking for a small camera to supplement my Nikon D50. Something I could throw in my pocket when going out to dinner with friends. This camera definitely fits the bill. Also, the price point is reasonable. To go up to the next set of features (long zoom, better LCD) you need to add 50% to the price–a bit more than I want to spend for a second camera.

Most of the pros and cons are covered elsewhere, so I will mention some you don’t hear about. First, the camera has a stop-action movie mode, that shoots a frame every second or every other second. This is really fun for parties. Set the camera in a corner, and end up with a movie that shows the entire event in a few minutes. I set it up in the corner and made a quick 30-second video of us cooking dinner last night.

Second, when using the time-delay shutter–which I often do for group shots–you can set the camera to take multiple shots when the timer goes off. No more running back to the camera to take another shot.

This is a great, take-it-anywhere, fun camera.

Great little point-and-click!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
First off, let me say that I am the worse photographer. I am terrible with a camera. However, I needed something during my travels in Europe and, after careful review of the other point-and-click cameras, decided to go with this one. I am very happy with it! There are lots of cool features about this camera, like the video recording and digital image switch to micro photos (for flora shots). The color of the images are close to accurate and the camera does help in stabilizing pictures that are awkward to take, like the ceilings of a cathedral. It’s very light weight and compact, which were two features that were important to me. All in all, a good little camera. I would recommend this item to a friend.

Awesome!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am so happy with this camera. I got it in brown and the color is GORGEOUS. I’m completely an amateur but the pictures come out AWESOME, very clear, even from a far distance. I went to a comedy show and was watching from somewhat far but the zoom made it look like I was only a few rows away!! Also, it takes great video.

Totally worth it, and I was able to get a great memory card on sale at Circuit City. SO HAPPY!

Marvellous
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It s an amazing product with great features. Although it comes light in hand, it has more tricks than you would expect. Highly recommending it!

Very Excited About My New Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is my 3rd Canon camera. I have two small kids. So saying that I take a lot of pictures is an understatement. I love taking pictures and this is a great camera. I searched and reviewed all of the canon cameras very diligently before deciding on this camera. I wanted a Rebel XTI, but it is a little out of my budget right now. I wanted a camera that would take good quality pictures (like for my Alaska Cruise coming up in June) as well as take great pics of my kids. Some of the other canon cameras had features different from this one and I had a hard time deciding. But, this camera was a great choice! This image stabilization is great. It has some great functions for kids, like a continuous shot function. Great for capturing my son hit the ball and run to 1st base. It has this color filter where everything is black and white, except for my sons blue baseball jersey. I have had a good time with this camera so far. Great pictures, neat tools. The technology just keep getting better. A friend of mine got the same camera about the same time I did. Her second Canon camera. She has also had great results. Great camera!

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The pictures and short video are awesome.

The pictures of our new baby girl are just beautiful.

WONDERFUL BUY AND PRICE
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL BUY AT A GREAT PRICE SHIPPING WAS FAST WOULD ORDER AGAIN

great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this is a great camera- takes beautiful pics & battery lasts a long time.

i highly recommend it!

This camera is worth the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is worth the price. Picture and video quality is really good. Easy to carry in pocket.

Big camera in a small package
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is the third PowerShot I have owned. They get better and better. Easy point and shoot with great results. I will compare my photo quality with almost any other. We do a lot of traveling in the U.S. and Europe and the convenience of its size and weight is fantastic. I laugh when I see others carrying larger cameras when my small camera does the job so well. The versatility is beyond my skill level, although I keep trying new features. If you are going to own only one camera, this might be the one. My only wish so far is that there was a battery charge status indicator. I will reserve a 5 star rating until I see that feature.

Excellent Gift!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera and printer set for my teenage daughter and she loves it!!! The camera is small and compact for her to carry in her purse. The pictures are beautiful when she prints them out on her printer which is also compact.Very simple to use.Would recommend this product for anyone.

Very satisfied
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I actually have now purchased this camera twice. First for my not so tech-savvy mother who before I offered to pick out, set up, and teach her to use a digital camera, was planning on going out and getting a 35mm in April of 2009. After receiving it for her and setting it up for her use, I ordered it for myself as well to replace the Kodak digital camera I had been using.

This camera is easy to use, takes nice pictures, battery has a good life, charges fast when it does need to charge, has very solid image stabilization (great if you’re like me and have shaky hands), and very fair priced. Only thing still left to be desired: I still would like better night pictures. This camera is 100 times better than my old Kodak in dark conditions, but still not quite as nice in similar conditions as my girlfriend’s Olympus.

As a side note: My mother loves this camera due to its ease of use, which is basically all that matters to her. A very solid choice for a point & shoot.

Canon Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like this camera! I bought one like it last year but my husband lost it. I bought this one in pink so I knew he wouldn’t use it. I received it extremely quick so that I could use it for the Holidays. Thanks Amazon!!

Simple Camera…Excellent Pics
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have not bought a camera in over 20 years. Disposables and some cheap hand-me-down digitals got me by. But I finally decided to take the plunge. This camera is amazing. Perfect size. Completely idiot proof. Fantastic pictures. I am not a professional so those with more experience with photography may have issues. But for me, or anyone that wants an easy, high quality camera that takes excellent pictures, this is your camera!

Very cool camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Love it! Only problem is that I haven’t figured out how to stop photos from being blurry when capturing moving images. I love how the video feature lets you zoom in and out while you’re recording, unlike my old sony cybershot. And my favorite feature is definitely the color accent mode, and the macro mode of course.

Excellent for what you pay for…but has its cons and risks!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera while rushing to get ready for a trip to Peru… it was fantastic value as I was able to get it at Costco for 149.99 w/ a memory card and a case! However, I feel I should try and warn people about some quirks I noticed about this camera…

Pros:

First off, this camera takes impressive photos. Once you get the hang of its modes, you can take some truly amazing shots. I got a lot of compliments on my shots of Peru which had some amazing shots (y’know, that Machuu Picchu place)..other pros include:

1. seriously compact size (so light you forget it’s there), more than small enough to fit in your jeans pocket

2. great lookin’ – I had a brown one which people raved at

3. amazing battery life – I never had to recharge once. I just did to satisfy my own paranoia. That includes a 4 day trek through the Andes by the way.

4. Powerful flash

5. Very cool editing options – you can change things to black and white or sepia…AFTER taking the photos. You can get rid of red-eye. It’s sweet. And this is all in the camera before you transfer… ah, technology.

6. You can digital zoom during video. (be realistic, you have to pay at least a hundred more for a camera that can optically zoom for a video)

Cons:

I had an SD600 from back in the day which unfortunately got KIA’ed after being accidentally dropped in water. However, the same limitations I noticed on that camera are still present in Canon point-and-shoots…

1) Takes forever between shots. Sometimes you just get frustrated and push the button all the way thru despite the fact that the focus never wakes up. You are then rewarded with an awful pic. It seriously takes a full 3-4 seconds between pics for this thing to get ready and that feels like an eternity when you’re trying to get shots of something that is fleeting…. i.e. a temple w/o people in the way, etc.

2) Night time modes still suck. It is seriously tricky to get this to work – usually things are blurry or way too over-exposed. And yes, anything over ISO 800 is totally useless.

3) Zoom is very limited. Sometimes you can honestly laugh at how weak the optical zoom is. But I have to say they’ve improved the digital zoom quite a bit from the 4 MP days.

4) Dust noise is markedly worse – y’know those annoying spots you get from dust? I guess this is a side effect of having a more powerful camera but it can get seriously ridiculous

And the elephant in the room is….the LENS ERROR. This is a defect unique to Canon and was truly a shock to me. I’m used to Canon’s bouncing back from rainy days and being accidentally dropped. After using this camera ONCE at an outdoor wedding reception (with some dustiness inevitably ocurring) my 2 month old 1100 IS gave me a lens error 5 times within 30 minutes. Each time I had to remove the battery and start over.

This is a serious flaw and frankly fatal for me, I ended up returning what I had considered up to that point, to be a pretty sweet camera. So for all buyers out there, be aware that if you find yourself in a humid situation (rainy) or a dusty situation (outdoor receptions, etc) your lens mechanism stands a risk of failing. If you google this, many many people have run afoul of this issue and have had to pay over a hundred dollars to get their less than 1 year old cameras repaired by Canon. No thanks!

Super camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really LOVE this camera. I have a very expensive Canon (pro type) since my hobby is scrap booking, and I needed a small camera for the purse. The quality is really outstanding and the cost fair. I was shocked when I developed my first photos and I was even more shocked when my son showed me all the things I can do with my new camera. It’s very fun to use and easy too! I get so many compliments on the pink color. Every time I let someone borrow it, they go and buy one for themselves. That’s how great it is. I just bought another one for my son who will attend Berkeley in the fall. He loves his too!

Cannot be beaten for the money!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
No way this camera can be beaten for $180 delvd (when on sale). Even at $200 it’s a bargain. Small, sleek, and still takes GREAT closeups with the digital macro, and that’s exactly what I bought it for. Rechargable battery as well, so you don’t need to stock up on AA or AAA batteries. Do not hesitate at all to buy this camera!

Canon Sd1100
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my daughter’s birthday. She absolutely loves it! It may not be touch screen like some of the newer digital cameras, but it has some other really nice features. My daughter is going to China with her school in April and I cannot wait to see the pictures she takes while she is there.

Lens Error
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Buyer Beware: I too have a Canon that was used very little and the lens locked up and the lens error message appeared. The camera worked great expect for this. Canon charges $85 for service for out of warranty cameras. The lens issue appears very common with many Canon models. Do a web search for this issue and you will see that this is very common. I will not buy any more Canon products.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After some delay by Amazon who never ship the extra battery which I bought together (Someone must be sleeping on duty!!!) and they took 8 days (instead of 2) for complete delivery with no compensation for delay. Why should I pay the school fees for Amazon’s mistake (lesson)?

Fortunately, the camera lives up to its expectation and the experiences is great so far. I have used many different cameras (Sony, Kodak SLR, Fujifilm etc) but needed a ultra-compact for daily job. First, I would like to highlight some weaknesses:

1) Mechanical Noise – whenever the button is pressed during photo taking, the motor starts working and there is some noise of adjustment inside. It is clearly audible if you are using the viewfinder. I wonder if it will shorten the lifespan of the camera?

2) Tower of light – when you try to take a shot at night with low visibility, you will notice vertical “tower of light” from bright road beam. Clearly, the ISO or IS cannot coordinate well.

3) The shutter lag – if you are taking shots between short intervals with flash, the waiting time may be significant if you are in a rush.

4) Weak flash – I simply cannot get a clear photo at night for a subject standing 10m away. 4m is reasonably ok. On the other hand, apply contrary thinking for battery life conversation

5) ISO 1600 – it is pushing to the limit and the noise level is too great to seriously put the photo into archive. ISO 800 is bad enough while 400 is ok.

6) Sensitive Mic – at night, the mic works perfectly but if there is 0.5m tailwind behind, you will hear hurricane during playback. Of course, I am asking for the moon.

7) 32MB – this is the joke for the day but without a memory card, you cannot even store 1 single shot.

Short battery life – common problem faced by other DSCs.

9) Face recognition – the menu describes chasing the faces by pressing the “print” button while depressing the button halfway. Hey, our fingers are flexible but they are not yoga trained (yet).

On the features, I am impressed (besides the obvious DIS, slim and 8MB stories) with:

1) Stitch assist – this is wonderful but i have yet to try out piecing them back via software provided

2) Color switch – wonderful to highlight specific subject

3) Viewfinder – Yes, many are omitting this feature to cut cost. But this is the only way to make your battery lasts 2 times longer (in the event you forgot to take extra battery).

4) Video – Try it. This is one great reason to buy such ultra compact camera for carrying around. The video playback is excellent.

5) Reasonably priced – I bought at $213 but now it is $208. Are you waiting for $199?

6) Great for ladies….

On accessories, I strongly recommend the following:

1) Leather casing to protect knocking and scratches;

2) 4GB of memory (format using camera);

3) protective cover for the LCD; and

4) Photo bank with 80GB for video taking.

Cannon SD1100IS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great P&S camera for all around use. Its small and versatile and easy to pick up and use in auto mode. The image quality is good at 8MP, the LCD is bright and good size, and I got about 150 shots over three weeks before getting a low battery signal. The controls take some getting use to but there are a lot of options for the amateur photographer. It’s not an S5 or SLR but for under $200 you get good images (and options) from a tag-along camera.

Both my daughters have this camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera because both of my grown daughters have one and I like the product. My oldest sends me pictures of my grandkids. She keeps this very compact camera in her pocket to capture things that they might do. She is also able to take videos of them jumping and laughing, for example. My youngest daughter is an artist and she frequently takes pictures of her artwork to show me what she is up to. She too enjoys being able to store this small camera away in pockets or purses and not have a lot of bulk. They tell me it is very easy to download and send pictures/videos from this camera.

READ THIS REVIEW…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I can’t say anything about the Canon Powershot SD1100 IS that hasn’t already been said… but that’s never stopped me before, and it won’t now.

First a tip; When shooting videos, there is a 4GB maximum file size. For this reason, I use several 4GB SDHC cards, rather than one larger one. That way, in the rare event that a card craps out, you’re not sitting on the shoulder, you have a spare tire. And two 4GB cards are often cheaper than one 8GB.

But understand that a 4GB card will hold well over a thousand photos at even the highest quality, so if you don’t care about videos, just use your old, smaller SD cards. (but not the tiny 32MB one that comes with the camera… it’s useless, and not heavy enough to use as a paperweight or big enough for a coaster).

This is a decent little camera, compared to the competition at it’s price level. It’s popularity, and overwhelmingly positive customer ratings, attest to that.

But nothing is problem free, and this complex product is no exception.

It’s inevitable that there will be a certain number of product failures and customer service problems… sort of like the ones I had with Amazon during the ordering of this product… multiple calls with promises but no resolution, made me want to smack my head against the wall. Giant waste of time, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

In their defense, they have done well on other occasions. I will continue to buy from them if they save me money, but my advice is to know exactly what you want before ordering, and don’t even think about making changes to your order… it’s like opening Pandora’s Box, pandemonium will ensue.(slap forehead, denoting irony, and wring hands in frustration).

I see complaints about the camera, and some are valid. But some are not, like, (paraphrase) “It’s too difficult to turn off the flash”.

I don’t see how it could be easier, unless someone invents a camera that you can change the settings by “thinking” or “willing” it to change. You press the flash symbol with your thumb to view modes (auto,on,off), press again to set preference… it literally takes one second, and is about as complicated as lifting a toilet seat… and much cleaner.

However… I did not perform hands-on tests of multiple competitors of this camera to compare complexity and intuitiveness of controls, so all I know that this camera is not as simple as my old 3.3 megapixel Sony DSC-S75.

It takes some time to learn dozens of features, modes, and controls. I am a computer guy, some (me) say a good one. I have MCSE, MCP+Internet, and A+ ratings. That means that I am both a software and a hardware genius, LOL.

However, I can tell you that both you and I will have to show more than a little bit of dedication to learn all the tricks and abilities of this camera, and the more you learn the more fun it is. But the manual is 225 pages, so turn off Jerry Springer and start reading. It’s worth the effort.

Alternatively, just reset to full auto defaults and go to town immediately.

This camera won’t perform like a digital SLR, but SLR’s don’t cost $200 bucks and they weigh a lot more than 4.41 oz. I bought this camera to be able to carry it around in my pocket 24/7, and in my opinion you can’t reasonably do that with anything even slightly larger or thicker… even the chunkier Powershot SD’s are too big. Again, only my opinion.

If not for that, I would have gone for the thicker Canon Powershot SD890 IS with the 5X ZOOM, which is also half again more expensive, of course.

I read a lot of reviews on the internet before choosing this unit. I have had the camera for a couple of weeks. After learning the features, I spent a whole day burning it in… as I said above, I have two 4GB SDHC cards plus a 2GB SD card, and two spare Lenmar batteries in addition to the Canon battery that came with the camera. I smoked that sucker, continuous mode with flash. I took hundreds of pics and lots of videos, including the time-lapse variety, cool. I like it. Homey says five stars.

ADDENDUM, after spending more time using the camera, possibly belaboring some earlier points;

At this writing, about 93% of buyers give this camera a 4 or 5 star rating. Now, some of the complaints from the other 7% are valid, like the one that states that the color swap feature doesn’t work very well (but who cares, really?)…

But others are not, like the one that states that the time-date stamp doesn’t appear until you print out… clearly, the time-date stamp appears very nicely when you review the photo in-camera.

The PDF user’s guide for any camera is readily available from the manufacturer’s website for any camera, and you should read it before buying to make sure that the camera has the capabilities you’re looking for.

Also, it’s a good idea to at least read the same information in the user’s guide booklet that comes with the camera after purchase… something that some buyer’s clearly don’t do. And with the number of features programmed into this and any other comparable camera, you are bound to have difficulty if you try to wing it.

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newcamera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am too old to learn new things, it is a little bet complicated to use for me.

No luck – lens problem
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Like many others I had the famous lens problem. The camera was working for 9 mounts and the lens just stopped working.

Many people had the same problem.Just google it – E18 error

I bought the SX100IS as well and it had a lens problem too. Both cameras made good pictures but broke so my advise is stay away from Canon. Buy a SONY or Nikon!

Pause*** Click!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used to be one of those people who always had a camera in her bag. Then came the cell phones with cameras so I stopped upgrading my camera and would use that feature as a substitute. Needless to say, it was a disaster the pics would be fuzzy and nothing you wanted to share. WELL after reading a blog I decided that it was time to not only upgrade my camera, but get back into my pause***click days!

I just got my camera and I’ve already taken tons of photos and I’m enjoying it. It’s fun sized, so I pop it in my bag or pocket and I’m out the door. I love it!

F.Y.I. Life is too short to be living with regrets. SAY CHEESE~!

camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very pleased with this purchase. Used as a gift and they were very pleased also.

fantastic camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera as a gift for my niece who I was taking to Italy. She exclaimed, “I love this camera!”, numerous times. Her camera would take pictures in low-light situations(in churches) where flash was not an option. Her camera exceeded my more expensive camera on many occasions. It’s small, light weight, and does an excellent job. I only wish I had bought one for myself.

Great pocket size camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Well, I am still to find a pocket camera that gives me as good pictures as my KODAK z712ISKodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, but this for sure is a great pocket camera.

Very sleek and stylish, nice pictures, powerful flash and almost no lag between continuous pictures makes this a perect ‘anytime’ camera.

Giving a 4 coz the picture quality could have been a bit better.

Still New
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’ve only had it 3 days but the menu is much more advanced than the 2 year old nikon coolpix and fuji I just got rid of. So much so I’ll have to read the manual, and I hate that. But it still wont take night shots on the night setting, which after going on 2 ghost tours with the other 2 and my 12 year old canon 35 mm nothing shows up. I always had problems with night shots, batteries, and shutter speed.

The reputation and charging ability was the main reason I picked this. The choice of colors were nice, I wanted blue or gold but only Best buy and Wolf carried old boring silver or pink so I ordered from J & R online. Dont look for it at Walmart, Sears, Target, they don’t have it yet.

It is the smallest digital camera I’ve had or seen in a long time, about the same size as my Razor cell phone.

Amazing Value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera in brown in June. I used it every single day for six months while traveling abroad, then once I got back to the U.S., it got stolen. Without hesitation, I bought the exact same camera because the price, quality, and features are unbeatable.

Brown in a great color. It is unique (I have gotten many compliments on it!) and it appears to have a matte finish that is scratch resistant (though I’m sure the other colors do too). Brown is also a good choice because it frames the pictures on the digital screen well- the pictures truly pop out at you.

One of my favorite features of this camera is the ability to zoom in on pictures already taken. There are so many great things about this camera. After six months, my camera was still working like new; it’s just unfortunate that it got stolen.

I recommend this camera to anybody who wants something easy to use, durable, and small!

Love my new camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will admit freely to being the ulitmate girly-girl and primarily purchasing this camera because it is my favourite colour (brown) and would match 90% of my wardrobe However, I am very impressed by the quality of the pics. I have had the camera only 2 days now but I have taken it everywhere with me ( it is small enough to fit in your pocket…really tiny) and have gotten some amazing shots.Those 8 MPs really work! I have always been a Canon fanatic and they have not disappointed me yet.

bought one for a friend, and will buy for myself
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I liked the product so much, that after buying it for my friend as a present I want to buy one for myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I wanted to buy another camera I would buy this one again!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This machine is really awesome. I was looking for cheap but good camera.This is exactly which I want!!

Canon SD1100IS
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Nice pocket camera, clear too.

Software and cables all included and easy to use.

I’d buy it again.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just love this camera. Very sharp images and it brightens them up on the screen in low light areas. The macro function really makes nice enlarged images of flowers, and shows up the veins very sharply when there is a color contrast.

Excellent product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I had a Canon previously and was very satisfied so I purchased the newer version when my camera mysteriously disappeared. I am not the most sophisticated user of digital cameras, so I looked for, and found, one that was relatively easy to understand and work with. Still learning that it has many more functions and fun things to fool around with.

Good point-and-shoot
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For the price, this point-and-shoot is a good buy. The LCD is large and clear and the controls easy to figure out and operate. Images taken at the shortest focal length are very clear; however, the images taken at the extent of the optical zoom are less clear than I would expect. I would also have liked to see a “force flash” option available. Overall, I am happy with the camera and would recommend it to others.

This Canon blows out the competition.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink) This is an excellent pocket-size camera with many features that advanced camera buffs can take advantage of. I like the large screen for viewing the subject of my photo and when the sun is too bright to use the screen I opt for the viewfinder (which most other cameras do not have). The camera is easy to use and I have taken great photos of fish in a large aquarium,Las Vegas buildings at night, and other people and landscapes with excellent results. It takes movies too. This camera is worth considering when buying a new camera.

Great price for a fantastic little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’ve had another digital for years but I really wanted a new one and a compact camera. This one is fantastic, takes great pictures, and the transfer of the images to my computer is easy. The only thing I’d say, for potential buyers, is be prepared to buy a larger memory card. The one that comes with the camera holds very few images. I made sure to look for a camera that had an optical viewfinder (not just the LCD viewfinder as that can be hard to use in bright light). This was the only quality camera of this size that had the optical viewfinder and I’ve already found it useful.

Great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My teenage daughter takes this with her anywhere and everywhere she goes. Pictures are great, camera is small and easy to use. Would buy this again in a second.

great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is awesome. I am not an expert with electronics and found this camera to be extremely easy to use. It takes excellent pictures and the the battery life is good. The load time follow a picture is quick also allowing you to take consecutive pictures quickly.

Love the Canon…Love the COLOR!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my daughter in law….and she loves it. I too own a Canon SD “older” version….that was the reason we chose this Canon. Mine is still going strong after 3yrs of constant usage and takes super pics & video. This newer model does even more, cost MUCH less and now even comes in great colors! Way to go CANON!

Great replacement for my SD300
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased the SD1100 because the last canon powershot I had was the SD300. It was only 4 megapix but I had not problem getting great pictures, great vacation slide shows, and even video clips when I wasn’t carrying my camera.

The SD1100 is much improved over the SD300. So am I happy with it, a BIG YES! Great pictures, familiar menu and controls, large LDC, and I even love the differnt color choices. (I got the Blue).

I am in no way new to Photography. I had my share of 35mm Canon A1, Canon EOS SLR’s. Once I got my little pocket SD300, I realized I was working too hard with lugging around heavy and bulky SLR’s. Afterall, my primary purpose was taking great snapshots of family and people.

Considering the price of the SD1100, it is awesome.

Good camera at an excellent price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera has impressed me. It is a good thin camera with great resolution at an excellent price.

VERY HAPPY
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this months ago and LOVE IT!!! Super easy to use and upload photos. I haven’t really played around with the settings much and have had some trouble getting good shots at weddings (indoors with not much light). I’m sure if i read the instructions I will be able to figure out how to get better pictures indoors. All my other photos have come out great! I love that it’s super compact and I really like the brown color (really more burgandy)! Overall i def recommend this camera..esp for anyone that wants something small enough to throw into a little purse or pocket that’s easy to use!

Great second camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera as a grab-and-go camera when I needed a camera I could stick in my pocket and not have to worry about carrying it around in a case. It has taken some great shots so far…

It’s ok
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This product is OK. It’s not what i expected, it does take good quality pics and will serve the purpose we are wanting it for, but i was a little dissapointed for the price i paid. Maybe i just haven’t figured out all the ‘gadgets’ on it yet. But when i call customer service for help, they are NO help AT ALL and sound just as clueless as me!

Worst ever
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’ve never seen a digital camera useless like this. It doesn’t have SL flash function!!!!, Even with red eyes fixer photos still have red eyes. It’s not my first canon but this one sucks. I sold it to my friend, I’ll buy SD770IS.

GREAT
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
my dad ordered me this camera in blue for my birthday..just got it in the mail today…and so far i love it! ive just been figuring out all the tools and whatnot and it is so good!! it has the option to make skin look tanner/paler and its very easy to use! i love it. such an upgrade from my kodak camera i got 2 years ago

Great small camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Nice compact camera that takes great photos. Very clear. Take me time to read the manual because some of the functions are not obvious. I like it.

great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love it!!!! It’s easy to use, has great features,easy to carry. And takes awsome pictures!!!! Would recomend it to anyone looking for a great little easy to use camera.

Nice Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to replace an old Canon Powershot that stopped working. Camera arrived promptly and is easy to start using right away, especially if you’ve used a Canon in the past. Image quality is very good, particularly indoors or shooting subjects against a bright background. I think image quality of all of these point and shoots has improved a lot over the last couple of years. Small and light enough to drop in a shirt or pants pocket. Pretty good value for the money. I have no significant complaints so far.

birthday mom
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my daughter for her birthday (at her request). She loves it and the price was great too.

Good little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife who doesn’t like complicated devices. So far, she has been happy with it. It is a little small to hold, but we have managed. I especially like the color highlight feature, but I believe it is a novelty that might seldom get used. We plan to use the camera on safari this summer – to capture close-up shots when my SLR has a long lens on it.

Excellent Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this is the best camera i’ve purchased so far. i can make pictures and videos. the video quality is phenomenal. i am going to end up selling my video camera because i no longer need it. the picture quality is excellent also.

Tiny Blue Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Good picture quality. Easy to operate. Good autofocus.

Uploading is quick, easy, and straightforward; without resorting to the bundled software that the manual implies you have to use.

5 stars so far
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve only had the camera for one day…It was delivered this morning…Seems like a great camera for it’s size…Colors and details are awesome…

There should be an included case, but there is none…32MB memory card is tiny…Only holds 15 wide screen shots…You’ll need to order a small case for protection and a bigger memory card!

Fabulous product at fabulous price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am in love with this camera. My last camera was also a Canon Powershot, which I bought 5 years ago. Not more than a day after I got this new Canon in the mail, I was telling all my friends and family how much I am enjoying it. It’s small and easy to stick in a pocket, but the larger view screen makes it easier to compose shots and check the results. The stabilized zoom is one of my favorite features. I’ve caught some fantastic shots of my four year old that I never would have been able to get on my older camera. The image stabilizer takes the shake out of the action shots and removes issues that crop up from wind or just your own hand movements. My pictures are coming out with better quality and higher resolutions (so I can enlarge whatever I want). Finally, the battery life in these newer models is amazing. I have taken nearly 300 pictures in the last week and never had to recharge the battery. I purchased a second battery from Tech Fuel and with the two put together, I don’t think I’ll need to be worried about having my battery charger on me all the time. I am still amazed that this great camera was less than $200. I couldn’t be more satisfied.

Great Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great camera, highly recommend it, small design and easy to use.

Amazon shipping/handling outstanding as usual.

So so camera
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I had a old sony for 6 years before I purchased this camera hoping to get a new point-shot with new technology for better picture. It doesn’t do any better except the increase pixels.

Great camera, not many problems
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this as a replacement for the powershot 1000 that was stolen. The camera works well and has no major problems. For an idiot proof easy to take good pictures camera, this is the one. My mom, Mrs. technically illiterate, also bought one and uses it without a problem. The software that comes with the camera is pretty good too at organizing and editing the photos and especially at importing and exporting, changing picture sizes, etc.

Great camera, great price.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great little camera, style and function. I am a loyal Canon user, I find their products of the highest value. My only negative with this camera is that when taking pictures indoors, they come out dark when set on Auto. I am not a camera expert so I am sure there is a more effective way to take indoor photos, but for now, mine just don’t come out great. However, even if I knew that beforehand, I would have bought this camera anyway. I am a satisfied customer.

Great Package
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my husband for his Christmas present. Don’t think he’ll like the fact that it’s pink in color but for an extra 10 dollars for a photo printer he will just have to accept it.

I’ve always been a strong supporter of canon cameras. We have had a canon ixus 40 for more than 4 years now and it still works fine. Just wanted an upgrade. Seems the new model is a little flimsier than the one we have. The switch for switching between viewing, camera and video mode is made of plastic and is recessed. I find this makes it a little difficult to switch modes quickly and more inconvenient. The battery cover is also made of plastic now and seems like it would snap off very easily if you were too rough with it.

I have yet to test it fully but i don’t think it’ll be much of a disappointment. It came highly recommended from a guy who owns a camera shop. Plus canon cameras are the best in low light situations (for point-and-shoots).

Great price with the photo printer bundle. Can’t wait to use it.

Awesome little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is everything I wanted in a sub compact camera….you tell the camera how good a picture you want to take and it does the rest…even the video comes out clean and clear with ease. Taking pictures in dark places, the pic comes out a little grainy, but it’s still there. Before taking any picturs, you tell the camera what you want, the kind of light your in, etc.etc. and it does the rest. Pics are clean, clear and beautiful. I’ll never own another camera unless it’s a subcompact and canon makes the best

Canon Powershot
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Takes very clear photos. The directions are somewhat confusing for a novice photographer- choosing and switching to the various scenes is difficult. The automatic setting works well, though!

A great entry level point and shoot – with reservations
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We’ve used Canon point and shoots for several years and without a doubt they consistently take the best photos. Bought this as an entry-level replacement camera for my husband (who unfortunately dropped his last one), and who is not very technically minded. And he absolutely loves it and is taking much better photos now. This is a great point-and-shoot camera for a beginner, or someone who doesn’t want to mess with settings – or as a back-up if you have a much bigger better camera and just want something that will fit in your pocket, but still give you a great quality photo.

This model includes face recognition, which seems to be the latest trend now – but it works just great. Said husband always used to manage to take out of focus pictures whenever there were two people in the shot – because the camera would focus between them – face recognition successfully resolves that problem.

Image stabilization helps to avoid the blurs. Also offers great quality movies that you can zoom in and out of while shooting.

However – it is quite tricky to access the great choice of pre-defined settings: the usual suspects such as indoor, outdoor, sports, etc. and some great extras like fireworks, aquarium, underwater, kids, color swap (there’s more). They are a couple of menus deep, and not very intuitive to find. We never use these settings, and still manage to get good shots 99/100. But – they’re there for the beginner who wants to be a little more adventurous. Also, the zoom button is a little difficult to manoever. It comes with a printed manual (rare these days) that really does give excellent instruction on how to use all the different modes.

In summary – if you want an entry level point-and-shoot that is pretty much guaranteed to give you beautiful quality pictures, this is your camera.

Amateur
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera but I’m a complete amateur. I simply wanted something that I could grab and shoot with w/o it taking forever to remove the lenscap. Also my 7 mo would always blink before the pic was taken with my other camera (making his eyes closed in photos), but he doesn’t do it with this one.

great!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
this camera is really great and way worth the price. it is fairly inexpensive and really small which is awesome. it fits in my pocket, turns on quickly and takes amazing quality pictures.

Great camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recommend this camera. It takes great pictures. I read reviews from magazines and online sources like cnet and it works like they said it would.

Canon’s Warranty Policy is Defective
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Be aware that if your Canon camera fails within the first year of ownership, you may be charged $109, (”Flat rate repair charge, + shipping”) to get your camera repaired. If you are talking about a $200 camera, would you pay that? If you are deciding between two different brands, factor this in.

Very nice camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
First thing i noticed was the size(about the size of a credit card and around only a 1/2 inch thick) and the build of the camera,(more metal than plastic)definitely a good looking camera, and it comes in many different colors. The camera has many different features, and shooting modes which i would recommend you completely read the manual to get the best use of the many features. The camera takes very good quality pictures, and with the many scene options it makes it easier to take even better photos than in the regular auto mode. The LCD screen is very bright and easier to see in the sunlight than some other cameras. The battery life is excellent! If you go on vacation(overseas) all you really would have to do is to buy a extra battery(around $10 or less) and you could take well over 600 pictures before you would have to start to worry about your batteries dying. other small cameras that take AA batteries can get expensive and annoying. Finally, and most important to me is this canon sd1100is has a VIEW FINDER, most cameras(except some canon and sony) do not have view finders, as this feature is getting harder and harder to find. One last note: the optical zoom is ONLY 3X, so if your looking to shoot at hard to reach objects(such as animals) then this is not the camera for you…

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have the sd1000 and decided to go ahead and get the sd1100 while it was so cheap. Both cameras have been the best products I have ever purchased. They are easy to use and take great pics. I can leave it on Auto Mode and never have a bad pic.

Good Product, but shame on Amazon
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Great camera. Compact light and quick between pictures.

3-Star rating due to Amazon not the camera.

Im disappointed with amazon, who sent me a pre-opened camera. It came with a ripped open Styrofoam rapper, and fine prints on the body of the camera. Though nothing was missing, its embarrassing to give this as a X-mass gift. It wud give the impression like I bought it, used it, then gave it away as a gift.

Shame on you Amazon

Great Little Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned digital SLRs for many years and I needed a P&S camera to take along for snapshot photos. This camera turned out to be the perfect choice for me. It is so small it can easily be carried anywhere. The photos are not as good as those from my SLRs, of course, but they are excellent, nonetheless. The point is, I can take this camera anywhere for any occasion and get the shot, whereas I can’t and won’t do that with the pro equipment.

There are several features I especially like, including manual controls, widescreen mode, time-lapse movie mode, macro mode and a remarkably useable digital zoom. The camera has enough manual controls to satisfy my need for tweaking, especially since I usually prefer the lowest ISO possible with flash forced ‘off.’ When I shoot in widescreen mode, I can view the photos on my 16×9 widescreen TV and they look great. As a matter of fact, I’m shooting in 16×9 widescreen format pretty much all the time now because of this capability. Digital zoom has changed–no longer do you get blocky images from the camera’s blowing up a portion of the sensor’s image. Due to the sensor’s high megapixel count, the blown up portion no longer looks pixelated as in previous models. It’s like having a telephoto lens inside the camera to get those shots at the rare times when it’s needed. Macro mode performs so well that flower photos rival those from my SLRs. The camera also has an excellent movie mode, including a fun time-lapse feature.

Previous Canon sensors on P&S cameras were ‘use at your own risk’ when shooting above ISO 100. This camera’s sensor has improved considerably by providing what I would call ‘very good’ photos at ISO 200, ‘good’ photos at ISO 400 and ‘acceptable’ shots at ISO 800. I use noise-reduction software to clean up photos, anyway, but I’m pleased that Canon has improved their sensor and in-camera software.

Couple all of these features with IS, which virtually eliminates shaking and blurry pictures, and Canon has another winner on its hands. I predict sales of this little gem will be off the charts.

Great Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I just bought this camera to replace my Samsung Digimax A7 which only last about 2 1/2 years, so I am hoping to get more from my Cannon. Shipping was super fast, it is very small which I like. I only gave it 4 stars because I did find it a bit hard to use. I am also still searching for a reset button if there is such a thing, I would like to get the camera back to how it came new. I guess I will have to play around a little more with it. Overall great pictures and video. I took it outside today and it did a really nice job on taking outdoor photos. SO far I am happy with this purchase.

Excellent Pocket Camera & Camcorder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was really surprised to see a few bad ratings for this camera. I’m pretty picky about my equipment, and do a lot of research before buying.

I’m very happy with my SD1100IS. It has a quick button-to-shutter speed timing, excellent auto focus, super clear pictures and superb color quality. It also makes for a perfect camcorder, and the Image Stability is a life saver.

I have traveled to beaches and cities in the US, the Middle East and Europe with it, and for about a year now have never had a problem. For two hundred dollars I got this camera and a 4 gigabyte memory card shipped.

I suspect that people who have problems with their cameras either faced one of two situations. 1.The camera was defective out of the box, in which case anyone should immediately return it for a full refund. 2.They dropped it hard and either didn’t notice or won’t admit it. At any rate, when you buy something with a trusty credit card, you should consider yourself protected for at least 90 days for a full refund.

As far as pocket cameras go, I find Canon to be the best choice. I use a Nikon in my studio for product photography, and have tested many brands including plenty of Sony models, always returning to the Canons for price friendly and reliable point & shoots.

Great little camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had dropped my other Canon (on carpet even) and bent the lens just enough so that it won’t close or focus right. Costly mistake. Now I hold my camera with the strap. I love this little camera and so far, would buy it again.

Item wasn’t received from Amazon
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Shipment from Amazon was lost in the mail – I bought the same camera at another store for a bit more money (but I had to have it for a trip) and am well pleased with it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For people who are looking for an inexpensive camera, this camera would be a good choice.

The color quality is good and the camera seems durable. If you want something that can take great photos and take some decent videos, you won’t be disappointed. I would recommend this camera to anyone!

Excellent camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very clear pictures, easy to handle, an eyepiece in case you are in a bright light situation( but the screen is usually very clear) and the battery lasts a long time. The value is tremendous compared to other brands of 8 megapixel cameras. I did a lot of research and this was the best deal for this highly recommended camera.

excellent P&S
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this for my 15 year old daughter to replace a DSC40 Sony. Start up time on the SD1100 Canon is amazingly quick. You turn it on and can almost start taking pics immediately. Its compact size lends itself to easy storage in anything a teenage girl carries. LCD screen is very clear even in bright sunlight. The automatic display orientation as the camera is turned is a welcome addition. At 8 MP, plenty of opportunity to cleanly enlarge selected portions of any image, which we did for a science project. All in all, great camera!

Cannon Powershot camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We loved this product, we loved the price, and it has all the features we need and takes great pictures for amatures who want great pics!

Great deal~!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For the price of this camera, it does everything you need~! Super small and Canon quality, a great deal.

Great camera for the money!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife. She wanted an easy to use point and shoot that delivers great pictures. She also wanted a compact size to drop in her purse so that it was with her at all times.

The Canon PoweShot SD1100IS filled the bill perfectly. I checked all brand of cameras in this range and read both user and expert reviews. I am a fan of having a viewfinder as are many who have ever tried to see an LCD under bright light conditions. Many cameras in the range do not offer viewfinders. I also liked the 4X optical zoom. I settled on this camera and it has been the perfect pick. It is as simple as anyone could want and still offers flexibility for those who want to have more control of their pictures.

I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting a basic point and shoot with great results.

takes nice pictures
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first digital camera. Because of my lack of experience, I am a bit overwhelmed with all the instruction booklets. I had to have help in setting it up. However, the camera works well and has produced nice pictures.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought it a month ago and so far we love it. The size is perfect for carrying around, fits right in your pocket, and it takes great pictures. For the money, this is a great camera. I have no complaints about it at all.

Great camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera because I wanted something small & light to carry whenever I wanted to take pictures and something that could easily fit in my handbag if needed. This camera fits the bill. It’s a nice small size, fairly easy to use and takes great pictures.

The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I would like to be able to plug the camera directly into an electrical outlet to charge the battery. You have to remove the battery and slip it into the battery charger, then plug the battery charger into the wall. It does have a usb cable to connect to a computer for downloading pictures and I don’t know if that will charge the battery as well. Haven’t yet learned about all the little nuances of this camera.

bought 3 of them!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Have bought 3 of these cameras for my children. Positives: Takes great pictures, zoom is great, easy to use, different colors helps them identify theirs, battery fully charges in about 1 hour (remove battery from camera & plug into wall charger), fits into pants pocket or purse, upload into computer/facebook/email. negatives: memory card only holds about 15 pics, so bought a 128mb memory card which holds about 50 pictures. The price of camera + 128mb memory card = less than $200. A great value.

Great camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera, I mean for 150 something dollars this is an awesome deal.

The package and shipping was excellent. Once I opened the product I fell in love with it.

The camera feels strong (not cheap), it has great functions and the pictures have a very good quality.

I think you get everything you pay for and little more!!!

If you have a doubt about this camera, forget about it… Strongly Recommend…

Camera with a punch
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this bundle for my wife. The camera she had was under performing. I have around 6 digital cameras (Canon, Kodak, Panasonic). Honestly, the Canon digital cameras are the best cameras out there. Beside its ease, what sets the Canon SD1100IS apart from the others is its meter. While other camera produce dark, incorrectly metered photographs, this camera takes photos that are vivid, full of life.

What makes this bundle double awesome is the Selphy printer. One can make beautiful 4×6 prints without having to go to a photo lab.

Canon at the inauguration
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Canon PowerShot SD1100IS is a great, easy to use camera. It takes quality pictures and is very easy to operate. Battery charging is a nice feature and seems to last a long time. Downloading photos with the software was not as easy as my other Canon was though. I’m hoping it was just the first time using the software that was a hassle and from now on it will work like my other Canon PowerShot does.

Phenominal for the Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was looking in Consumer Reports and this camera got the best rating for sub-compacts. Then when I found it discounted to $159.00 on Amazon I jumped at it. It has been great, but you’ll need to take the time to read the instructions. I mean this camera does everything, so to really take advantage of all it’s capabilities you should spend the time to read the manual.

Great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my second canon elph, I gave my old one to my daughter.I went swimming with the first one by accident.It worked fine after I let it dry out for 3 days. Very durable and well made. You cant go wrong with this camera in my experience.

The lens error problem is for real….
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I got this camera for my daughter (in pink of course) in mid-April. She loves it (size, pictures, etc.) but after less than three months it will only flash “lense error, restart” when it’s turned on. Too late to return to Amazon. On the bright side, a trip to Canon’s website support section got me through to a Repair Request Confirmation. Hopefully, this will just cost me postage to Elk Grove Village, IL.

Suspiciously, Canon doesn’t list this model on their repair request input screen… makes you wonder if they’re trying to discourage the onslaught of these that they’re getting back for repair.

Here’s hoping Canon will stand behind this little jewel. If I had it to do over I’d think twice….

Great Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Small and light weight, large screen makes it easy to preview pictures.

This is the second Powershot camera I have purchased and I have been quite satisfied with both

Add Me to the “I Love It” List
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a camera-holic and like to get a new one every year or so. And I travel a LOT. I don’t know as much as the real geeks here, but I know what I like. This takes wonderful pictures, does a great job of steadying my picture when I don’t take the time to be still, and the colors and pictures are consistently outstanding. I like having a viewfinder and lots of cameras don’t. Shutter lag is not a huge problem, although there are still times I miss a shot.

And my camera is the color of chocolate, although the stupid salesman said the color was, well, something else. (He didn’t get the sale)

I will say the battery drives me nuts. Very hard to charge because it falls OUT of the charger and I have to tape it in. But once charged, it holds the charge for as long as I need it.

The controls aren’t always user friendly. I hate to look things up in the book. But the basics are easy on it and that is what I stick to.

Great little camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is very small and light (a big priority for me) and easy to use. The pictures are good for a camera this size. I am totally satisfied.

Would buy it again
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
would deffinatly buy it again. quality is great for the size and price. this camera has inspired me to take it to the next level and am now buying the canon dslr xsi. i will deffinatly keep this model for pictures when out with friends.

Quick, easy, great pictures
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I decided to get the SD 1100, rather than the 1000 or 750 my friends have, and I’m glad I did. The image stabilization works well, and having the extra megapixels means my shots consistently look just a bit better than theirs. Further, the thing is so remarkably small that it comes with me almost everywhere. It boots up quickly, too, making it easier to get shots of animals or moving people.

I didn’t install the included software, so I can’t comment on that, but I do appreciate that pictures import into Picasa just fine without it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera at a great price. Bought it as a birthday gift for my 15 year old daughter and within in an hour she had learned all the features. Great and easy to use!! Best price on the web!!!

Ho do you review something that you never received?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I am amazed that after having to wait and file a complaint and eventually received my money that Amazon sent me a request to review a product that they clearly know I never got.

good little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We purchased this camera because we wanted something smaller for when we were on vacation and I can easily slip this into my purse. The image stabilization feature works well as I have not taken one unclear picture. We recently returned from a trip to Mexico, and though I’m not a pro at all, the pictures were very good. I would recommend this camera to almost anyone who wants a small, camera that takes quality pics.

Love this camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera. My Olympus C-750 I still haven’t figured out how to take pictures without half of them being blurry after more than two years. The Canon I figured out in hours and it takes great pictures. The menus are very intuitive and easy to navigate. The LCD is bigger and the body much smaller than the C-750. Only thing it doesn’t have is the 10X zoom, only 3x. From off to taking a shot is less than two seconds with the Canon where the Olympus took forever to turn on and had a terrible shutter lag. The Canon was also less than half the price of the Olympus, a big plus.

Canon SD1100IS camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with camera. Good features. Super long battery life. If you are looking for a good utility camera, small in size, low in price, this is it.

Awesome little point and shoot.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
While looking for a replacement for my broken Canon 450D (My own fault: I lived on the beach for 8 weeks and didn’t protect it well enough), I came across the entry for the Powershot SD1100IS, and was immediately interested. It cost about my price range, came with everything I was used to, and had some pretty good reviews. So far, it has been a great deal.

I get great photographs with really good resolution. You have to be very careful about not bumping the lens, as sometimes it will get stuck in a focus loop and you’ll have to restart the camera, but that seems pretty standard for a semi-delicate piece of equipment. I am completely satisfied with my new little point-and-shoot!

nice little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It works perfectly fine so far, and small and handy. It’s a good choice for casual photographing for this price. Like it a lot.

Great phone
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently upgraded from the SD550 (about 4 months ago) and loved that camera. But that being said the SD1100 is significantly better. With better ISO settings I can take pictures in lower lighting. It is much lighter and has richer colors. After 200 pictures I seldom take it off automatic. On the older SD550 I used manual setting quite frequently.

Canon has made a great easy to use point-and-shoot, that also delivers good looking pictures.

Best VIDEO quality of compact cameras
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wanted a pocket camera that also took good video at 640×480. A friend of mine had the older SD1000 and I was particularly struck by the smoothness of the video. However, since that model was older, I tried the SD770 (since it was around the same price as the SD1100 and had more megapixels). What a disappointment! The video quality of the SD770 is far inferior to this camera, showing that “more megapixels” isn’t always a good thing.

Along the way, I have compared video quality of similar cameras by Casio, Fuji, Samsung, and other Canons. The SD1100 — for whatever reason — has the least noise and most watchable video.

(A downside to the video is that the focus will not change during the length of the video, it is “frozen” at the moment you start recording. However this is true of all compact cameras.)

As for picture quality, it is pretty good, but I found the SD770 to have a slight edge. However, for me, the vastly improved video quality was reason enough to choose this camera. I hate using flash, I don’t like the way the resulting lighting looks, so I use this camera almost exclusively without flash. Set in “Auto” mode, the auto white balance leaves a lot to be desired, especially in indoor shots. Depending on the lighting, your shots may come out looking too yellow.

However, I almost exclusively use this camera in Manual mode, and switching to Tungsten white balance usually helps for indoor pictures. As a plus, it also has a “manual white balance” mode, where you focus on something white and press a button, for lighting situations in which the presets are not perfect. This is a great feature too.

Although you don’t have direct control over shutter speed, there is an “exposure” setting. I frequently use this to lower the exposure for indoor shots, so that the shutter speed will be greater, so that blurriness will be less of an issue. The picture will not be as bright, but in many cases will be clearer.

Overall, I recommend this camera particularly if you are interested in shooting video. The picture quality is pretty good too but you may have to switch to Manual mode in some situations.

CANON SD1100 IS short review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this camera a few days ago and it is my 2nd compact camera. It replaces my Nikon Coolpix 4300 that I had since 2003. This camera is very compact.The battery only takes 90 minutes to recharge. This camera takes excellent quality images. This camera is small enough to take to concerts which is one of the main reasons I chose this one. The video feature is awesome on this camera. It takes excellent quality video in dark nightclubs. It has an automatic lens cover when you power the camera on or off which is a plus. (no more lens caps).Only has a few buttons on the back, but they are the ones you will use the most. It does not have many manual function settings- it is basically an automatic point and shoot. The only things you will need to complete this camera is a 4 or 8 GB SD card and a carry case.This camera is selling for $100 less from when it first went on the market a year ago.This is one of the few point and shoot cameras that still averages at least one rave review per day on amazon and one of the most reviewed cameras.(around 650 reviews as of 2-21-09). This camera is definately 5 stars!

Awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this camera. It takes quick and good pictures. I have been using it for approximately 2 months and have taken many pictures and every one turns out perfect. Definately a great buy!

Do Not DROP This Camera…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
My primary camera is a Nikon DSLR, I got this Canon camera to carry around since it’s much smaller. It was wonderful until the one day I received a lens error after dropping it in dry sand. Now it is worthless. After doing some research and trying to fix I can see why they have discontinued this camera. Sounds like lots of people have had this lens error. They are no longer manufacturing this camera and for good reason. Go find something better.

Lens Error within 3 Weeks
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This was a great camera–until it stopped working completely within 3 weeks. There was no ‘incident’ or warning… but half an hour after making some movies, I went to turn the camera on and I got the message “Lens Error, Restart Camera.” I’ve tried everything, and I can’t even retrieve the photos onto my computer.

So even though I expect Canon to replace this camera, since I bought it for a trip and can’t take any photos, I am really bummed that it stopped working. I think they must have been using a cheaper manufacturing process, and we are all paying for it. I’ve used Canon products for years, and I support the company… but I strongly recommend getting a more reliable camera than this one.

Amazon Camera Purchase
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will stick with Amazon when ordering. I waited for 30 days with another seller & never received my purchase. After contacting Amazon, they refunded my money, sent me an identical item (separate order) that arrived in 4 days!

Beautifully designed, fatastic lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I currently own one 9 year old Olympus 3.75 MB digital camera (with an iffy macro), a Canon A620, but am now back to just the Canon S3 IS as my daily digital. However, I had a good experience with the S5 IS and so, when it came time to buy my wife her first camera (for her birthday) – even with 20 years’ experience with Olympus SLRs and Zuiko lenses – I chose the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Gold), what I’m still calling an Elph. It’s just easier.

In showing her how to use it (the manual is twice the size of the one that came with my last computer), I fell in love with this little gem. It feels good. The LCD is big enough, but more important, the viewfinder is spot on. (It is not adjustable as is the S3 IS, but my wife doesn’t need glasses.) 8MP is sufficient for casual photographers unless you’re planning on printing billboard-size photos … but then you wouldn’t be a casual photographer.

My wife wanted a camera to take picture of the grandkids and other family members (not that “other family members” become a secondary category once grandchildren arrive even though they do), but after taking a few picture of the dog, we went to San Francisco’s Botanical Gardens. She took more than 200 pictures (ah, the difference between digital film) and, with no experience, came out with more than 40 fantastic shots including some macros that will certainly go into an album that she’s now planning.

I took another 100 photos around the local park and have posted them on my own “amateur” site where you can compare the four digital cameras I’ve now used for nature photography.

The only feature that I would change IF it could be changed is to make the optical zoom 20x which, of course, is laughable in a tiny package such as this. The other features from macro to image stabilization are fantastic.

There are many features which I’m sure my wife will never use, and there are some features the importance or value of which I’ve yet to figure out. Face detection is one, the print-share button (which gets you to buy a Canon printer, but also enables emailing photos), and to be honest, the LCD. Yes, when I got my Olympus in 2000, I loved the LCD. But within a month I found that, no matter how you set the display, about half the time you can’t see the LCD clearly because of sunlight. But that’s me. Most people I see using digital cameras use the LCD.

All and all, this is just a great little camera with huge capabilities. If I wasn’t afraid of missing a shot of a bird on my walks, I’d take my wife’s camera instead of my S3.

As I’ve said in all of my reviews of cameras, if you cannot focus, this camera will do that for you. If you cannot center a photo and come out with pictures of people without heads or other appendages, no camera will do that for you. Perhaps some people are born with composition and technique in their blood, and other just have a composition disability. If you fall into the latter category, read other reviews: maybe somebody has found the solution.

Oh, and by the way, the gold SD1100IS takes much better pictures than the blue even though the blue is at times more expensive. Go figure.

GREAT camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this camera to replace my bulky PowerShot S3. This camera is small, so much so that it can perfectly fit in your pocket. It’s about the same size as a cell phone. The face detection on this camera is amazing, it will track faces (even if they are moving) and focus right on them. There are a few settings that can be played with in the manual mode, but not many. This is to be expected though being it is a point and shoot. I love the navigational pad, it is flush to the rest of the camera, but it is big enough so you don’t mistake the keys (even if you are not looking). The battery life on the camera is great, usually get around 240 pictures, but that can be extended by tweaking the power save settings in the menu. There is only one function I wish they would have added to the camera, and that is stitch shooting. The style of the camera is great, the chrome ring around the lens looks awesome, but will get finger prints all over it realllly quick.

Over all this camera is amazing, just wish there was a stitch feature.

[UPDATE] I found the stitch setting, it is at the bottom of the menu (when you press the menu key).

After having the camera for a month I still love it, I take it everywhere with me. The face detection is amazing, although I found it has a hard time detecting faces in low lighting, which is to be expected. The image stabalization is outstanding in HI ISO where you can’t use a flash. I haven’t noticed too much grainy-ness when shooting in HI ISO, maybe when you maximize the picture…. but who does that???

I bought a backup battery just in case, I wasted 30 bucks… don’t bother, the battery on this thing is amazing!! I’ve charged it once in the last month, and I use it almost 5 time a week.

Amazing
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent point and shoot camera. Excellent picture quality. Light in weight. Well worth the price.

excellent camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the first time I have used a Canon and have always used Kodak digital. I am amazed at what this little camera can do and am thrilled it is so easy to use. The instruction book is detailed enough to help with all its many features. I don’t see myself buying anything but another Canon in the future.

Perfect point and shoot camera to take everywhere!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had the camera since the holidays and have been very happy with it so far. It starts up fast and is ready to capture pictures just about anywhere. The pictures are vivid and well lit.

I’ve used the party (indoors) shooting mode with great success. I captured the party streamers shooting across the room at a birthday party. In the Kids and Pets shooting mode I’ve captured great pictures of the cat and dog playing. Once you learn to use the different modes you can get very creative. Although I have yet to try the vivid color mode, you can create special effects in the camera without using photo editing software. It even offers manual settings for those who want to tweak their photos.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great Camera, it not only takes great pictures, the movies are just as good. The only thing to keep in mind is the Transcend 4G memory card will not work with older readers…So my advice is to buy a Transcend card reader that costs about $15 and plugs into the computer via a USB port

Lens mechanism broke after 16 pictures
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Got camera yesterday. Took 5 pictures yesterday and 11 today. When I switched modes to transfer the trial pictures to my computer, the lens mechanism broke permanently. I was able to get the pictures off the camera, and they look ok, but they lack sharpness. I’m not sure if this is related to the lens mechanism problem, but I kinda doubt it. Amazon is sending a replacement, unfortunately not in time for my Europe trip. I’ll be evaluating the replacement and post a new or updated review.

JK

A fantastic, feature-rich camera at reasonable price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera so I had a powerful, yet small camera to carry with me wherever I went. I didn’t expect all the features in this power-packed little camera.

It’s fun to use. It’s a beautiful camera. It fits in your purse or pocket. I bought a nice leather case for mine. I suggest you buy an extra battery. Buy.com has them as I write this at a very low cost. I also suggest you get an 8GB SD card. At least a 4GB.

The zoom is excellent and easy to use. The surprise is the macro. It picks up the dust on my keyboard. And I can use the macro without a tripod. The stabilizer is fantastic.

There are lots of reviews on YouTube, all over the Web and here on Amazon. So I won’t do an in-depth review. Let me just say that you won’t be disappointed with this camera.

Also, should you need support, Canon has about the best support there is. At least they did the last time I used them with another Canon I had. I’ve not called them with this camera.

I bought mine from BuyDig for $149. Shipping was free and they sent it by FedEx the same day. I got it in three days. Also got my leather case there. I recommend BuyDig.

Highly recommended.

- Susanna K. Hutcheson

amazing!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
first point and shoot that ive ever brought, and thanks god i did!

for $200, i dont think there is a better camera out there, and i still have not gotten to use all the effects that it has!

all in all, great value, and excelent pictures!

great little camera!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this is a great camera..just a step up from the sd1000 and theimage stability works great..the young people love the different colors..especially when you have a table full of silver cameras at a party!!!…..you need to read about all of the functions as it does have a lot…but it is user friendly right out of the box..

Overall I’m happy, but there are some annoying setbacks.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Hi! I’ve had this camera for a month now. Overall I’m happy, but there are some things I don’t like.

PROS

- Lightweight, beautiful design.

- Intuitive menus, easy to use.

- It’s right for someone who wants to just point and shoot, since most of it is handled automatically.

- Great price.

- Fits in your pocket, easy to carry.

- Good video quality, even in low light conditions. Better than I expected, at least. It’s virtually blur-free, so that’s good.

- I love the sound memo feature and the fact that you can record up to an hour of sound and the quality is good.

- I love the feature that allows the camera to adjust the picture to the orientation of the camera, so that you can see it vertically or horizontally, just by tilting it.

- The digital macro is very good, allowing me to take pics of very near subjects. Also, the quality is good enough to take pictures of documents, saving me valuable time not having to scan most of them.

- Battery life with the provided Canon battery is good, lasting for about a week. It also charges fast, in about 1:30 hours for a full charge.

- Being able to set white balance is very useful in indoor conditions.

- You can check the settings with which you took each picture in display mode, which is really useful for the amateur photographer, though I guess all of these cameras do that.

CONS

- Produces red eyes almost every time. I had an old Olympus that did not produce red eyes at all. I don’t understand why Canon can’t handle this better.

- “Manual” mode is very limited. You cannot select aperture or shutter speed, which is very disappointing. However, this feature is not available in any of Canon’s compact cameras. So if you want to be able to use the manual features, you need to go for a bigger (in size) camera, meaning, one that won’t fit in your pocket.

- Image quality is ok, but not as good as I expected. I believe my old Olympus produced better shots. Granted, most of my shots have been in poor light conditions. Maybe I’ll change my mind with some landscape pics with good light conditions.

- Color is not as I expected (yes, my old Olympus seemed better), but then you have “MyColors” to try and tweak that a bit. My question is, why tweak it? Why not have great color once and for all? I feel it’s a bit “washed out” or not saturated enough.

- Night shots without a flash will most likely be blurred unless you use a tripod, no matter how much they announce their image stability feature.

- This camera does not have a scene mode called “Night scene” which produced beautiful night pictures, with a slow synchro flash. This mode took some time to catch the background light and then at the end, it would shoot the flash, so that the people were lit in the foreground. In this camera there’s no scene mode that does that (My old Olympus had it, of course and some Canon still have it). However, you can achieve similar results by using the “Sloy synchro” modality of flash. Now, you can only select that in the “manual” mode. Not in automatic, so it’s kind of a pain.

- The little flap door at the bottom that covers the memory card and the battery is really flimsy. You have to be careful not to break it.

- Some pics do have some noise, even at ISO200, which is strange, I’d read that you would see some noise in ISO400 and up, but that’s not true.

I suggest downloading the PowerShot Product Line Spring/Summer 2008 catalog, available in this link: [..]

It shows all the digital cameras and their features in more detail. This way you can compare.

Bye!

Good Results for Its Size, BUT…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This camera is unremarkable in its output, but is rich in features. It makes a good traveling camera, but if you decide on it, I’d set the image compensation to +1. Set at zero, the images tend to lack contrast and rich saturation. This is true with most cameras, both digital and print. The extra boost in exposure fills in shadow detail and boosts color saturation. Owners also should invest in a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements, if they don’t have it already.

If you can cart around a slightly bigger camera, it should pay off with better quality photos; but if you want to travel light, this is as good a way as any.

Great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I won the camera in a contest, and let me tell you, its a GREAT camera. I have owned digital cameras before costing me twice as much and they were so so. The pictures are clear, very cusomizable and you dont have to be a photographer to take perfect pictures!

Even I Can Use This Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I hate technology and I hate reading manuals, but I love pictures of my kids. So when my Kodak digital camera finally died (what a piece of garbage that thing was), I did my due diligence before deciding on this camera. It holds a charge for a really long time, it takes and stores tons of pictures after a cheap memory upgrade, it’s easy to download and the quality of the pictures themselves are outstanding. I mean, my kids are so gorgeous it’s hard to get a bad shot – but seriously. This camera is the perfect purse camera for anyone out there who wants to take good pictures with no fuss. And yeah, you’re kids are probably good-looking too and with this camera you’ll have oodles of evidence to prove it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Small and light weight camera with easy functionality and takes terrific photos. Perfect for the On-The-Run non-professional photographer!

Simply Awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this on sale for $149.99 and am very pleased. You can tell that some of the build isn’t as solid as past models but I paid twice as much for those models.

By far the best feature of this camera is that when you take a vertical picture and then import it into your computer it automatically rotates it for you. I used to spend a good 10-20 minutes after each import righting the pictures. I no longer need to do that.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had 3 different cameras in the last 2 years – it’s a long story. I did a lot of research this time before picking a new one. This little camera is really great and all the reviews were right on. It takes great pictures and the quality is better than any of my previous cameras. It is easy to use and really good in terms of battery life. I don’t think I will ever use some of the features but they are fun to experiment with. I’ve recommended this camera to 2 co-workers and would recommend it to anyone who needs a great camera at a great price.

paid 200 for this, dont pay more
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i bought this for my mom for christmas dec 08. it is now july 09. everything is still working fine. she absolutely loves it and is amazed by the details it captures when she takes pics of her garden.

i bought this for 199, 3 days later it went down to 150. i havent seen it cheaper than that. now it is at 399, that is ridiculous. dont pay that much

Not really Impressed.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought the Camera after playing with it one day While I was at work at Best Buy, I loved the fact that it was the 1st camera I have ever seen that had the Color Accent feature. At first I liked the camera but once I started taking it with me on trips and other outings I really started regretting spending my money on it. The pictures came out nice maybe 1/2 of the time, the rest of the time t